Product Description
SODIUM TUNGSTATE
Sodium tungstate is a versatile water-soluble salt primarily used as a vital chemical intermediate in extracting tungsten from its ores. Its end uses extend across multiple sectors.
1. Metallurgy & Tungsten Extraction
- Tungsten Production: It is the primary precursor in the hydrometallurgical extraction of tungsten, acting as the stepping stone to produce pure tungsten metal and Ammonium Paratungstate (APT)
- Heavy-Media Separation: Solutions of sodium and lithium metatungstates are used as dense, less-toxic liquids to separate minerals and ores during mining.
2. Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Catalysts: It is used as a highly effective catalyst in organic chemistry for the epoxidation of alkenes and the oxidation of alcohols.
- Corrosion Inhibitors: It is frequently formulated into anti-corrosion coatings and treatments for metal surfaces.
- Fire & Waterproofing: Utilized in the treatment and finishing of industrial textiles to make them flame-resistant.