molybdate

[ muh-lib-deyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chemistry.

molybdate

/ mɒˈlɪbdeɪt /

First recorded in 1785–95; molybd(ic) + -ate ²

Like the chrome molybdate it would be superfluous as a pigment.

The solution containing the molybdate is neutralised and treated with an excess of mercurous nitrate.

For percentages greater than 20 add sufficient molybdate solution to insure complete precipitation.

As long as the solution contains lead, the addition of the molybdate solution causes a precipitation of white lead molybdate.

A standardized solution of ammonium molybdate is then added from a burette.

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