The thermal decomposition of ammonium heptamolybdate

The thermal decomposition of ammonium heptamolybdate has been investigated by TG. The decomposition is discussed, making use of additional information obtained from isothermal studies, X-ray and IR measurements. The formation of two new compounds, namely (NH₄)₂O · 14 MoO₃ and (NH₄)₂O · 22 MoO₃, prior to the formation of MoO₃ is detected, as well as the main intermediate compounds (NH₄)₂O · 2.5 MoO₃ or (NH₄)₂O · 3 MoO₃ (according to the water content of the starting material) and (NH₄)₂O · 4 MoO₃.