Formula:    C12Mo12N3O40P-xH2O (x = ~3)

Applications: Ammonium-12-molybdophosphate is used to prepare aluminosilicate-supported heteropolyacid catalysts, which finds application in the dehydration of glycerol in the gas phase to get acrolein. It is used as an inorganic ion exchanger involved in the removal of cesium from liquid wastes.

Linear Formula    (NH4)3PMo12O40 · xH2O

Formula Weight    1876.35 (anhydrous)

Form    Yellow Powder

Density    3.15 g/cm3

Solubility    Slightly soluble in water

 Store in a cool place.

 Incompatible with strong reducing agents and strong oxidizing agents.