Phosphomolybdic acid
Phosphomolybdic acid is the heteropolymetalate with the formula H3[Mo12PO40]·12H2O. It is a yellow solid, although even slightly impure samples have a greenish coloration. It is also known as dodeca molybdophosphoric acid or PMA, is a yellow-green chemical compound that is freely soluble in water and polar organic solvents such as ethanol. It is used as a stain in histology and in organic synthesis.
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Molybdophosphoric acid; dodecamolybdophosphoric acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.544 |
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MeSH | Phosphomolybdic+acid |
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H3[PMo12O40] | |
Molar mass | 1825.25 g/mol |
Density | 1.62 g/ml (hydrate) |
Melting point | 79-90 °C |
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Oxidiser (hydrate) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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