Vanadyl sulfate dihydrate
Agent Name
Vanadyl sulfate dihydrate
CAS Number
16840-96-3
Formula
O5-S-V.2H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Oxo(sulfato(2-)-O,O')vanadium dihydrate; Vanadium, oxo(sulfato(2-)-O,O')-, dihydrate (9CI); Vanadium, oxosulfato-, dihydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Blue solid; Soluble in water; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a mordant in dyeing textiles and as a colorant in glass and pottery glazes; [Merck Index] Used as a catalyst and reducing agent; [Hawley]
Comments
An irritant; [Hawley] See "Vanadium pentoxide."
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