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Copper(I) Oxide

CAS #: 1317-39-1
Linear Formula:
Cu2O
MDL Number
MFCD00010974
EC No.:
215-270-7

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Copper(I) Oxide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula Cu2O
Molecular Weight 143.09
Appearance brownish-red solid
Melting Point 1235 °C (2255 °F)
Boiling Point 1800 °C (3272 °F)
Density 6.0 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 141.854 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 141.854 g/mol

Copper(I) Oxide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302 + H332-H319-H410
Hazard Codes Xn,N
Precautionary Statements P261-P301 + P312 + P330-P305 + P351 + P338
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 22-50/53
Safety Statements 22-60-61
RTECS Number GL8050000
Transport Information UN 3077 9 / PGIII
WGK Germany 3
GHS Pictogram
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Exclamation Point - GHS07
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Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - GHS09

About Copper(I) Oxide

Oxide IonCopper(I) Oxide (Cu2O) is a highly insoluble thermally stable copper source suitable for glass, optic and ceramic applications. Copper oxide is a black solid known as tenorite in mineral form;, it can be formed by heating copper in the presence of oxygen. Oxide compounds are not conductive to electricity. However, certain perovskite structured oxides are electronically conductive finding application in the cathode of solid oxide fuel cells and oxygen generation systems. They are compounds containing at least one oxygen anion and one metallic cation. They are typically insoluble in aqueous solutions (water) and extremely stable making them useful in ceramic structures as simple as producing clay bowls to advanced electronics and in light weight structural components in aerospaceHigh Purity (99.999%) Copper Oxide (CuO) Powder and electrochemical applications such as fuel cells in which they exhibit ionic conductivity. Metal oxide compounds are basic anhydrides and can therefore react with acids and with strong reducing agents in redox reactions. Copper Oxide is also available in pellets, pieces, powder, sputtering targets, tablets, and nanopowder (from American Elements' nanoscale production facilities). Copper Oxide is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available.

Synonyms

Cuprous oxide, Dicopper oxide, Copper(1+) oxide, Perenox, Red copper oxide, Copper Suboxide

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Cu2O
Pubchem CID 18346908
MDL Number MFCD00010974
EC No. 215-270-7
IUPAC Name copper; oxocopper
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES O=[Cu].[Cu]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/2Cu.O
InchI Key BERDEBHAJNAUOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Copper products. Copper Bohr Model Copper (atomic symbol: Cu, atomic number: 29) is a Block D, Group 11, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 63.546. The number of electrons in each of copper's shells is 2, 8, 18, 1 and its electron configuration is [Ar]3d10 4s1. The copper atom has a radius of 128 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 186 pm. Copper was first discovered by Early Man prior to 9000 BC. In its elemental form, copper has a reddish-orange metallic and lustrous appearance. Of all pure metals, only silver Elemental Copperhas a higher electrical conductivity. The origin of the word copper comes from the Latin word 'cuprium' which translates as "metal of Cyprus," as the Mediterranean island of Cyprus was known as an ancient source of mined copper.