Potassium Molybdate Powder
Potassium molybdate (K2MoO4) is an inorganic salt used in pigments, electroplating, and as a corrosion inhibitor. It is classified in HTS 2841.70.5000 as 'other' molybdates, meeting the definition of oxometallic acid salts in Chapter 28.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated as a molybdate pigment preparation
Vanadates, molybdates, or tungstates prepared as pigments go to specific subheadings in 2829.
If complexed with sulfites or similar for industrial use
Complex salts with sulfur compounds may classify under sulfites per Chapter notes.
If when activated as a fungicide compound
Nonspecified activated compounds for insecticides/fungicides fall in 3802.
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Related Products under HTS 2841.70.50.00
Sodium Molybdate Dihydrate
Sodium molybdate dihydrate (Na2MoO4·2H2O) is a white crystalline powder used as a source of molybdenum in fertilizers and nutritional supplements. It falls under HTS 2841.70.5000 as a molybdate salt of an oxometallic acid, specifically categorized as 'other' molybdates not elsewhere specified.
Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate
Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate ((NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O) is a laboratory reagent and catalyst precursor in chemical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2841.70.5000 as an 'other' molybdate, it qualifies as a salt of a peroxometallic or oxometallic acid per Chapter 28 notes.
Lithium Molybdate Crystals
Lithium molybdate (Li2MoO4) crystals serve as scintillators in radiation detectors and high-temperature electrolytes. Under HTS 2841.70.5000, it is an 'other' molybdate salt of an oxometallic acid, excluded from optical elements per Chapter notes.
Magnesium Molybdate Anhydrous
Magnesium molybdate (MgMoO4) anhydrous powder is utilized in flame retardants and ceramic glazes. It fits HTS 2841.70.5000 as 'other' molybdates, a salt of oxometallic acids not covered by Section V exclusions.
Zinc Molybdate Inhibitor Grade
Zinc molybdate (ZnMoO4) is a corrosion inhibitor pigment in protective coatings for metals. Classified as 'other' under HTS 2841.70.5000, it is a chemically defined molybdate salt per Chapter 28 definitions.