Molybdate
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The molybdate ion is MoO42−.
A molybdate (compound) is a compound containing the molybdate ion, or more complicated polymeric ions. The mineral powellite (CaMoO4) is a naturally occurring molybdate.
Molybdates are salts of molybdic acid.
Compared to chromate, molybdate is a weaker oxidizer.
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