Sodium metavanadate

Agent Name
Sodium metavanadate
Alternative Name
Sodium vanadate(V)
CAS Number
13718-26-8
Formula
O3-V.Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium metavanadate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Metawanadan sodowy [Polish]; Monosodium trioxovanadate(1-); Sodium trioxovanadate(1-); Sodium vanadate; Sodium vanadate (meta); Sodium vanadium oxide; Vanadic acid, monosodium salt; Sodium vanadate(V) (NaVO3) (6CI,7CI); Vanadate(VO3(1-)), sodium; Vanadic acid (HVO3), sodium salt (8CI); [ChemIDplus] Sodium trioxovanadate; Sodium vanadium trioxide; [Merck Index] UN3285
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless to yellow or cream-colored solid; [Merck Index] Off-white odorless powder; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in photography, to make inks, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis; [Merck Index] Used to dye fur, inoculate plants, as a mordant and fixer, and as a corrosion inhibitor in gas-scrubbing systems; [NTP]
Comments
Irritating and toxic; [Merck Index] Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract and conjunctivae irritation, coughing, acute bronchospasm, hemoptysis, and greenish-black tongue discoloration; Symptoms of systemic toxicity may include anorexia, anemia, dizziness, altered kidney function, and blindness; Ingestion of large doses may cause nervous system injury; [NTP] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by inhalation; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Vanadium pentoxide."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Vanadium compound, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Chronic Bronchitis
Yes
Asthma
Yes

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