Ammonium Metavanadate is a high-purity inorganic salt used as a primary source of vanadium in catalyst, pigment, and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is valued for its reactivity and suitability for high-performance industrial applications.
| CAS Number | 7803-55-6 |
| Chemical Formula | NH4VO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.98 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellowish crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 200 °C (decomposes) |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0% or ≥ 99.5% |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in cold water; soluble in hot water and dilute ammonia |
| Safety Information |
Classified as highly toxic (GHS06). Fatal if inhaled and toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation and potential genetic defects. Handle only in a certified fume hood with full PPE. |
| Packing |
Laboratory packs: 100 g to 1 Kg plastic bottles Industrial packs: 25 Kg fiber drums or moisture-proof multi-layer bags with PE liners |
| Synonyms |
Ammonium Vanadate (V), Vanadic acid ammonium salt |
| Uses |
Primarily used as an industrial catalyst in organic synthesis and sulfuric acid production, as a precursor for manufacturing high-purity vanadium pentoxide, and as a coloring agent in ceramics, inks, and dyes. |
