Salts; molybdates

HS v2017 Code: 284170

About salts; molybdates

HS code 284170 covers a range of salts and molybdates, which are important chemical compounds with diverse applications across various industries. Molybdates, in particular, are widely used in the production of lubricants, catalysts, and pigments, making them a crucial component in the manufacturing and processing sectors. This code plays a significant role in the global chemical industry, contributing to the development of a wide range of products that are essential for modern life.

Production process

The production of salts and molybdates typically involves chemical synthesis processes. Molybdates are often produced by reacting molybdenum-containing ores or compounds with other chemicals, such as sodium hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide, to form the desired molybdate salt. The specific production techniques may vary depending on the type of salt or molybdate being manufactured, but generally involve a series of chemical reactions, purification, and crystallization or precipitation steps.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of salts and molybdates include molybdenum-containing raw materials, such as 260300 Molybdenum ores and concentrates, as well as various chemical reagents and solvents. Depending on the specific product, other inputs may include energy sources, such as electricity or steam, and specialized equipment like reactors, filtration systems, and drying units.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 284170 include a wide range of salts and molybdates, which are used in a variety of applications. These products may be consumed by industries such as 282000 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, 283000 Fertilizers, and 284000 Organic-inorganic compounds, heterocyclic compounds, nucleic acids and their salts, and sulphonamides, among others, depending on the specific compound and its intended use.

Revisions to 284170

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 284170. The most recent 1 version of this code (284170) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 284170 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for salts; molybdates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2841'>2841: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284170'>284170: Salts; molybdates</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284130'>284130: Salts; sodium dichromate</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284150'>284150: Salts; chromates, dichromates, peroxochromates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2841</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284161'>284161: Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284169'>284169: Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, other than potassium permanganate</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284180'>284180: Salts; tungstates (wolframates)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284190'>284190: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids; n.e.c. in heading no. 2841</a>"]

    

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