What Does Metavanadate Mean?

Ammonium metavanadate is the inorganic compound with the formula NH₄VO₃. It is a white salt, although samples are often yellow owing to impurities of V₂O₅. It is an important intermediate in the purification of vanadium.

What is the meaning of vanadate?

: a salt derived from vanadium pentoxide and containing pentavalent vanadium.

What is ammonium metavanadate used for?

Ammonium Metavanadate is a clear, white or yellow, crystalline (sand-like) powder. It is used in dyes, inks, varnishes and paints, and as a photographic developer and reagent.