Used as raw material for making tungsten metal. Used for making hard alloy, tungsten wire, powder metallurgy, X-ray screen and fireproof fabric. It can also be used as colorant and analytical reagent of ceramic ware.
CAS No.
1314-35-8
Formula
O3W
Molecular Mass
231.83800
Exact Mass
231.93600
PSA
51.21000
Logp
-0.35640
IUPAC
trioxotungsten
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
1470-1475 °C
Density
7.16 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
1837°C (estimate)
Appearance
Light yellow powder. Insoluble in water and General inorganic acids, soluble in hot lye, slightly soluble in hydrofluoric acid.