Molybdenum Trioxide

Molybdenum Trioxide

Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) is a chemical compound consisting of molybdenum (Mo) and oxygen (O) atoms in a 1:3 ratio.

Chemical Formula: MoO3

CAS Number: 1313-27-5

Appearance: A yellow solid.

Uses:

• Catalyst: A key component of the co-catalyst system used in the industrial production of acrylonitrile, a crucial raw material for synthetic fibers and plastics.

• Precursor: The largest-scale application of MoO3 is as an intermediate in the production of molybdenum metal.

• Pigments: Historically used as a pigment, due to its yellow pigment.

Industry and Common Applications:

• Ceramics and Glass Manufacturing: It is utilized as a colorant, opacifier, and flux in the ceramics and glass industry.

• Metal Alloys and Metallurgy:  It acts as a precursor material for the production of molybdenum metal and molybdenum alloys, which are used in various industrial applications.