Sodium Molybdate
Sodium Molybdate is a white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. Sodium Molybdate is commonly found as a dihydrate, which means it contains two molecules of water per molecule of sodium molybdate.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Corrosion Inhibitor: Sodium molybdate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial water systems, especially for preventing corrosion in boilers and cooling towers.
- Agriculture: Sodium molybdate is used as a micronutrient fertilizer to provide essential molybdenum to plants, which is necessary for nitrogen fixation and enzyme activities.
- Pigments: It is used in the production of pigments, ceramics, and glazes.
- Catalyst: It acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, including the oxidative desulfurization of fuels.
- Electroplating: Sodium molybdate is used in electroplating solutions for metal deposition.
- Animal Nutrition: In animal feed, it can be added as a source of molybdenum, which is an essential trace element for proper growth and metabolism in livestock.
SIMILAR NAME
- Disodium molybdate
- Sodium molybdate dihydrate
PACKING
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