In chemistry, paratungstate refers to the anion with the formula [W12O42]12- and salts derived from this anion. The term also refers to protonated derivatives o
In chemistry, paratungstate refers to the anion with the formula [W12O42]12- and salts derived from this anion. The term also refers to protonated derivatives of this anion, including [H2W12O42]10-. Ammonium paratungstate (or APT), (NH4)10[H2W12O42] is a key intermediate in the purification of tungsten from its ores.[1]

The salt (NH4)10(W12O42)·4H2O has been characterized by X-ray crystallography.[2]
The unprotonated anion [W12O42]12- has C2h symmetry.
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