Copper(I) oxide, 97% (Cu + Cu{2}O Assay), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Red Pigment For Glass and Ceramic Glazes, and As a Catalyst

Red pigment for glass and ceramic glazes, and as a catalystCopper(I) oxide is used in antifouling, marine paint, brazing paste, antifungal treatment for plant seeds. Used as a hydrogen scavenger in copper brass and bronze and high grade lubricants. Finds uses in glass and ceramic pigments, ferrite magnets, catalyst in organic synthesis, dyes and dye intermediates and as catalysts.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1317-39-1
• Molecular Formula: Cu₂O
• MDL Number: MFCD00010974

• Boiling Point: 1800°C (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 1235°C
• Color: Purple-Red
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 2 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Solubility Information: Practically insoluble in water. Soluble in NH₄OHInsoluble in water but soluble in acids.
• Formula Weight: 143.08
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 2.705
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Appearance: Purple-red powder
• Density: 6
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(I) oxide, Cu + Cu₂O Assay

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H332-H318
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 9, Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	215-270-7
RTECSNumber	GL8050000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only