Ammonium Molybdate USP
Abstract
Ammonium Heptamolybdate is the inorganic compound whose chemical formula is (NH4)6Mo7O24, normally encountered as the tetrahydrate. It is a colorless solid, often referred to as ammonium paramolybdate or simply as ammonium molybdate
Use/Application
It can be used in the detection of recreational drugs as a component of the froehde reagent. Also used as a dietary supplement.
Identity:
Molecular Formula: (NH4)6Mo7O24.4H2O
Molecular Weight: 1236.00 g/mol
CAS No.: 12054-85-2
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as colorless or slightly greenish or yellowish crystals. |
| Identification | Specified Test |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol. |
| Insoluble Substances | Not more than 0.005% |
| Chlorides | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Limit of Nitrate | Specified Test |
| Sulfate | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Arsenate, Phosphate & Silicate | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Nitrate | Specified test. The blue color is not completely discharged in 5 min. |
| Phosphate | Not more than 5 ppm |
| Magnesium & alkali salts | Not more than 0.02% |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Residual Solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 99.3% and more than 101.8% of (NH4)6Mo7O24.4H2O |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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