Tungsten(VI) oxide, 99.8% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used in tungsten and tungstate manufacturing which are used as X-ray screens and for fire proofing fabrics. It is used as a ceramic pigment. Nanowires of Tungsten (VI) oxide are capable of absorbing a higher percentage of the sun radiation since it absorbs blue light.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1314-35-8
• Molecular Formula: O3W
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 231.837
• MDL Number: MFCD00011466
• InChI Key: ZNOKGRXACCSDPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tungsten trioxide, tungsten vi oxide, tungstic oxide, tungstic anhydride, tungsten oxide wo3, tungsten blue, tungstic acid anhydride, wolframic acid, anhydride, tungstentrioxide, acmc-20ajaa
• PubChem CID: 14811
• IUPAC Name: trioxotungsten
• SMILES: O=[W](=O)=O

• Melting Point: 1473°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.8% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Tungsten (VI) oxide is soluble in hot alkali solutions. Insoluble in water and acids. Slightly soluble in hydrofluoric acid.
• Formula Weight: 231.85
• Density: 7.16
• Chemical Name or Material: Tungsten(VI) oxide

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