V₂O₅·3H₂O, is also known under the name of navajoite.

Chemical properties

Reduction to lower oxides

Upon heating a mixture of vanadium(V) oxide and vanadium(III) oxide, comproportionation occurs to give vanadium(IV) oxide, as a deep-blue solid:
:V₂O₅ + V₂O₃ -> 4 VO₂The reduction can