Sodium Tungstate

Sodium Tungstate is a chemical compound which is free from carbon and hydrogen bond which can be used as reagent for the determination of hydrogen peroxide. It physically appears as a white coloured rhombohedral crystal with density of 4.17 grams per cubic centimetres in anhydrous form and 3.25 grams per cubic centimetres in dehydrated form. The compound has a chemical formula of Na2WO4 with an average molar mass of 293.8 grams per mol. Sodium Tungstate can also be used in laboratory application as a catalyst for oxidation of alcohols into aldehydes or ketones and as an inhibitor of molybdenum.