Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Vanadyl(IV) sulfate VOSO4 is a well known inorganic compound of vanadium. This very hygroscopic blue solid is one of the most common sources of vanadium in the laboratory reflecting its high stability. It features the vanadyl ion VO2+ which has been called the most stable diatomic ion. Vanadyl sulfate is an intermediate in the extraction of vanadium from petroleum residues a major commercial source of vanadium. Vanadyl sulfate is a component of some food supplements and drugs.
