Potassium Orthovanadate
Sodium Vanadium Oxide
- CAS
- 14293-78-8
- EC
- 238-220-6
- Sectors
- Mining & Metals, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
Potassium Orthovanadate (CAS 14293-78-8) is a white crystalline vanadium salt that contains trivalent vanadium species in alkaline form, dissolves in water to give strongly basic solutions, and is used in catalysis, glass coloring, metal surface coatings, and as a corrosion inhibitor and oxidation catalyst. It dissolves in water to produce strongly basic solutions and exhibits oxidizing potential.
Potassium Orthovanadate
Applications
Used in catalysis, glass coloring, and metal surface coatings. In biochemistry, it is employed as a protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor, making it valuable in enzyme and cellular signaling studies. It also serves as a corrosion inhibitor and oxidation catalyst.
Safety & Risks
Toxic if inhaled or ingested; may cause respiratory and gastrointestinal irritation. Handle with gloves, goggles, and fume extraction.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg PE-lined paper bags or fiber drums. Store in a cool, dry, and sealed area away from acids and organic materials.