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Ammonium heptamolybdate

CAS: 12027-67-7

Overview

Ammonium heptamolybdate (CAS 12027-67-7 ), commonly abbreviated as AHM, is an inorganic molybdenum salt used as a primary source of soluble molybdenum across industrial and agricultural processes.

It functions as a catalyst precursor, corrosion inhibitor, and micronutrient source depending on the application sector. In agriculture, AHM is used to formulate molybdenum-based micronutrient fertilizers.

These foliar sprays are essential where molybdenum deficiency in soil limits nitrogen fixation in leguminous crops. Catalyst manufacturers use it as a precursor in the production of hydrodesulfurization catalysts.

It is also used for selective oxidation catalysts for petroleum refining. In water treatment and industrial cooling systems, it acts as a corrosion inhibitor by forming a protective oxide layer on metal surfaces.

This process reduces pipe and equipment degradation. Mining and metal processing operations use AHM in analytical reagent applications, including phosphate and silicate determination in ore and process water testing.

Ammonium heptamolybdate is supplied as a white to slightly greenish crystalline powder or granule. Standard commercial grades include technical grade and reagent or analytical grade for high-specification applications.

Purity levels typically range from 99% upward. Agricultural and industrial grades are available in bulk packaging, with specifications aligned to customer process requirements and industrial standards.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point190°C
Density2,498 g/cm 3
Appearancecolourless to light green crystalline solid
ColorClear light colored
FormLiquid
Water SolubilityFreely soluble in water.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code28417010
UN Number3264
Storage Class8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Other Names

Molybdate (Mo7O246-)ammonium (1:6) | Molybdic acid (H6Mo7O24)hexaammonium salt | Ammonium molybdate(VI) ((NH4)6Mo7O24) | Molybdate (Mo7O246-)hexaammonium | Ammonium paramolybdate | Ammonium molybdate ((NH4)6Mo7O24) | AHM

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
12027-67-7
EC Number
234-722-4
Mol. Weight
1163.74
HS Code
28417010

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