Potassium molybdate (K₂MoO₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of potassium and molybdenum oxide, typically encountered as a white crystalline solid. It functions primarily as a chemical reagent and specialty material in laboratory and industrial settings, valued for its role in corrosion inhibition, catalytic applications, and as a precursor for molybdenum-containing advanced ceramics and coatings. While not a primary structural material, K₂MoO₄ is notable in protective and functional applications where molybdenum chemistry provides oxidation resistance and chemical stability advantages over simpler alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1135 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.285 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.329 | eV/atom | — |