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Copper(II) oxide, ACS, 99.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA33307A1
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Quantity:
250 g
1 kg

Copper(II) oxide is used as an adsorbent and absorbent, pigment, antifouling agent, wood preservative, optical glass polishing agent, welding flux for bronze materials, agricultural chemical and abrasive. It is used in the preparation of intermediates, oxidizing/reducing agents, surface treating agents and process regulators. It finds use in the manufacture of rayon, phosphors and dry battery cells. It serves as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions of industrial importance. It is also employed in chemical sensors and superconducting materials. Hazardous materials like cyanides, dioxins and halogenated hydrocarbons can be disposed through oxidation with copper oxide.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1317-38-0
Molecular Formula CuO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 79.55
MDL Number MFCD00010979
InChI Key KKCXRELNMOYFLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym cupric oxide, copper ii oxide, copper oxide, copper monoxide, banacobru ol, chrome brown, copper brown, copper monooxide, black copper oxide
PubChem CID 14829
SMILES [O--].[Cu++]

Specifications

Melting Point 1326°C
Color Black
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 1 kg
Assay Percent Range 99.0% min.
Solubility Information Practically insoluble in water and alcohol. Soluble in dilute acids,alkali cyanides and ammonium carbonate solution.
IUPAC Name oxocopper
Formula Weight 79.55
Grade ACS
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 2.63
Appearance Black powder
Density 6.3
Chemical Name or Material Copper(II) oxide, For ACS analysis
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Hazard Category H400-H410-H302; Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed.
DOTInformation DOT Class: 9, Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber 215-269-1
RTECSNumber GL7900000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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