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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."
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: VANADYL SULFATE  
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Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus
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