Ammonium metatungstate hydrate has a series of unique properties that have led to a wide range of applications in several fields. Below are the main properties of ammonium metatungstate hydrate and their corresponding applications, which are indicated and summarized in points as follows:
Physical properties
- Appearance and color: white or slightly yellow crystalline powder.
o Application: as a pigment or additive, its color properties are used in paint, plastics and other industries.
- Solubility: soluble in water, also soluble in ethanol.
o Applications:
As a water-soluble compound, it is easy to control its concentration and distribution during the manufacturing process.
Applied to a variety of aqueous systems as catalysts, additives, etc.
- Thermal stability: unstable at high temperatures, will gradually lose water of crystallization and decompose.
o Applications:
The degree of decomposition can be precisely adjusted by controlling the temperature, so as to prepare tungsten compounds of specific components.
It can be used as precursor in heat treatment process to prepare high performance tungsten based materials.
Chemical Properties
- Acidity and alkalinity: aqueous solution is weakly acidic.
o Application:
Under acidic conditions, it can form complexes with other metal ions for metal recovery or separation.
Used as acid catalyst or moderator in chemical reactions.
- Chemical reactivity: can react chemically with a wide range of substances, e.g. with acids and bases.
o Applications:
Used as raw material for the preparation of various tungstates and tungsten oxides.
Used as an intermediate or a component of catalyst in chemical synthesis.
Safety
– Ammonium metatungstate hydrate is a hazardous chemical and has a certain degree of toxicity.
o Application Precautions:
In industrial production and laboratory research, it is necessary to strictly observe the safety operation procedures.
Wear appropriate protective equipment, such as protective gloves and glasses.
Keep well ventilated and avoid prolonged contact or inhalation of its dust.
Specific applications
- Catalyst: Ammonium metatungstate hydrate is the main raw material of tungsten-based catalysts in oil refineries, and is used in catalytic reactions in petrochemical industry.
- Material Preparation: Used in the production of metallic tungsten, alloy steel, fireproof fabrics, etc. Also used in the ceramic industry.
- Scientific research: used as raw material or reagent in the research of science and chemical disciplines.
Summarize
With its unique physical and chemical properties, ammonium metatungstate hydrate plays an important role in many fields such as catalyst, material preparation and scientific research. In the process of use, it is necessary to pay attention to its safety and follow the corresponding operating procedures.
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