SODIUM TUNGSTATE DIHYDRATE
Sodium tungstate is used as catalyst for epoxidation of alkenes and oxidation of alcohols into aldehydes or ketones.
Application
sodium tungstate has only niche applications. In organic chemistry, sodium tungstate is used as catalyst for epoxidation of alkenes and oxidation of alcohols into aldehydes or ketones. It exhibits anti-diabetic effects. Solutions of sodium and lithium metatungstates are used in density separation.