Molybdenum(IV) sulfide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Molybdenum(IV) sulfide is used as a catalyst in the electrolysis of water. It is employed as a cocatalyst for desulfurization in petrochemistry especially hydrodesulfurization. It is also used as a component of photoelectrochemical and microelectronics applications. Further, it is useful as a filament material in many electrical applications. It finds application as a lubricant in aircraft engines. Polymers consisting of molybdenum(IV) sulfide such as nylon, teflon and vespel posses improved strength and reduced friction.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1317-33-5
• Molecular Formula: MoS2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 160.07
• MDL Number: MFCD00003470
• InChI Key: CWQXQMHSOZUFJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: molybdenum disulfide, molybdenite, molybdenum iv sulfide, molybdenum disulphide, molysulfide, molykote, motimol, nichimoly c, sumipowder pa, molykote z
• PubChem CID: 14823
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30704
• SMILES: S=[Mo]=S

• Melting Point: 1185°C
• Color: Black
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot sulfuric acid,and aquaregia. Insoluble in water,concentrated sulfuric acid and dilute acid.
• IUPAC Name: disulfanylidenemolybdenum
• Formula Weight: 160.08
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: Black powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Molybdenum(IV) sulfide

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