AMMONIUM TETRATHIOMOLYBDATE, CAS No. 15060-55-6

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15060-55-6

Catalog No. EBD3040624

CAS 15060-55-6

Name AMMONIUM TETRATHIOMOLYBDATE

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Basic Information

Synonyms: AMMONIUMTHIOMOLYBDATE AMMONIUMTHIOMOLYBDATE(VI) AMMONIUMMOLYBDENUMSULFIDE AMMONIUMTETRATHIOMOYBDATE AMMONIUMTETRATHIOMOLYBDATE DIAMMONIUMTETRATHIOMOLYBDATE AMMONIUMTETRATHIOMOLYBDATE(2-) THIOMOLYBDICACID,DIAMMONIUMSALT AMMONIUMTETRATHIOMOLYBDATE(VI) AMMONIUMTETRASULFIDOMOLYBDATE(2-) diammoniumdisulfido(dithioxo)molybdenum

Molecular Formula: H3MoNS4

Molecular Weight: 241.25

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Inorganic and Functional Nanomaterials > Functionalized Catalyst Precursors Materials Chemistry > Battery and Energy Storage Materials > Electrode Functional Additives

Product Description:

Ammonium tetrathiomolybdate is an inorganic compound with the formula (NH4)2MoS4. It is a dark red crystalline solid that serves as a versatile precursor for molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and other transition metal sulfide materials. Its primary application is as a precursor for synthesizing high-quality MoS2 thin films, nanoparticles, and nanostructures via thermal decomposition or chemical vapor deposition (CVD). These MoS2 materials are critical components in next-generation electronics, such as field-effect transistors (FETs), and as efficient catalysts for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) in water splitting. Additionally, it is used in the preparation of electrode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, where MoS2's layered structure facilitates ion intercalation. The compound is also employed in the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts for hydrodesulfurization (HDS) processes in petroleum refining. It is moisture-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere to prevent decomposition.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: >300 °C(lit.)

Storage: Refrigerator (+4°C)