Description
Tungsten Oxide (WO₃) Micron Powder, Purity: 99.99%, Size: 325 mesh
Product Description:
Tungsten Oxide (WO₃) Micron Powder is a high-purity, fine-grade material with 99.99% purity and 325 mesh particle size, offering outstanding chemical stability and coloration properties. With its rhombic crystal structure and brilliant yellow-blue hue in different oxidation states, WO₃ plays a vital role in advanced materials science and industrial applications.
This compound is widely recognized for its electrochromic, photocatalytic, and gas-sensing capabilities, making it highly valuable for modern-day technological innovation. Its fine particle size ensures uniform dispersion in formulations, enhancing performance and surface activity.
Technical Properties:
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Purity: 99.99%
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Particle Size: 325 mesh
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Chemical Formula: WO₃
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Composition: W – 79.3%, O – 20.7%
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CAS Number: 1314-35-8
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Melting Point: 1473 °C
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Density: 7.16 g/cm³
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Crystal Structure: Rhombic
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Form: Fine Powder
Key Applications:
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Ceramics Industry: Used as a key raw material in high-temperature ceramics, where it improves mechanical strength and coloration.
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Pigments & Colorants: Acts as a coloring agent in porcelain glazes, inks, and specialty coatings, contributing yellow, blue, or green shades depending on processing conditions.
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Inks & Paints: Offers unique electrochromic and photochromic properties useful in smart coatings and functional paints.
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Electronics & Photonics: WO₃ is a preferred material in electrochromic displays, smart windows, and thin-film transistors due to its tunable band gap and electrical conductivity.
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Catalysts & Photocatalysts: Effective in environmental remediation and solar-driven photocatalysis, useful in degrading organic pollutants in water and air.
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Gas Sensors: Widely used in detecting NOx, NH₃, H₂S, and VOCs due to its sensitivity and fast response at various temperatures.
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Energy Storage Devices: Incorporated in supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries to improve energy density and cycling stability.
Performance Highlights:
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Excellent thermal and chemical stability
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Compatible with sol-gel, sputtering, and CVD/ALD fabrication techniques
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High surface area for better catalytic and sensing efficiency
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Non-toxic and environmentally friendly in solid form
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Ideal for both industrial and research-grade applications