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Niknam Chemicals Molybdenum Trioxide

Niknam Chemicals Molybdenum Trioxide is used in manufacturing molybdenum metal, alloy, catalysts and pigments. Molybdenum Trioxide is also used as Halogen synergist fire retardants and smoke suppressants for wide range polymers applications.

Functions: Activator, Catalyst, Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant

Chemical Family: Molybdenum Compounds

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family

    Features & Benefits

    Materials Features
    General information
    • Synonyms: Molybdenum oxide
    • CAS No.: 1313-27-5
    • Molecular Weight: 143.94
    • Molecular Formula: MoO3
    • Appearance: Pale Yellow to Gray Powder

    Applications & Uses

    Compatible Polymers & Resins
    Applications
    • Used as a flame retardant for wide range of plastics, rubbers, paper and textiles
    • Can be used as a catalyst in PET production
    • Activator in glass industry
    • Flocculant in Titanium Dioxide production
    • Paints and Adhesives industries
    • Pigments, Ceramic frites

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    ALKALIES (Na + K)max. 0.02%
    ASSAY AS (Mo 03)min. 95%
    COPPER (Cu)max. 0.02%
    Iron Contentmax. 0.02%
    MOLYBDENUM (Mo)min. 66.4%
    Silicone Contentmax 0.001%
    Water Contentmax. 0.02