Molybdenum sesquioxide

Agent Name
Molybdenum sesquioxide
CAS Number
1313-29-7
Formula
Mo2-O3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Molybdenum oxide (Mo2O3); [ChemIDplus] Dimolybdenum trioxide; Molybdenum (III) oxide; [Hawley]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Grayish-black solid; [Merck Index] Insoluble in water; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in combination with ferrous sulfate as hematinic for treatment of anemia; [Merck Index] Used as a catalyst, metal coating, and feed additive; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Molybdenum."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3, as Mo, inhal. fraction, 3 mg/m3, as Mo, respir. fraction (metal and insol. compds)
PEL (OSHA)
15 mg/m3, as Mo, total dust (metal and insol. compds.)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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