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Cuprous oxide

Cuprous oxide Structure
CAS No.
1317-39-1
Chemical Name:
Cuprous oxide
Synonyms
COPPER OXIDE;COPPER(I) OXIDE;Cupper oxide;dicopper oxide;Copper oxide (Cu2O);Copox;Cu2-O;Cuprox;Nordox;Perecot
CBNumber:
CB9853041
Molecular Formula:
Cu2O
Molecular Weight:
143.09
MOL File:
1317-39-1.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Modify Date:
2024/7/17 16:57:19

Cuprous oxide Properties

Melting point 1232 °C
Boiling point 1800 °C
Density 6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index 2.705
Flash point 1800°C
storage temp. Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility insoluble in H2O
form powder
color red
Specific Gravity 6.
Water Solubility practically insoluble
Sensitive Air & Moisture Sensitive
Merck 14,2664
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 100 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3
Dielectric constant 18.1(Ambient)
Stability Stable. May be air or light sensitive.
CAS DataBase Reference 1317-39-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Copper(i) oxide(1317-39-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Cuprous oxide (1317-39-1)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H319-H410
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P273-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn,N,F
Risk Statements  22-50/53-51/53-11
Safety Statements  22-60-61-16-7
RIDADR  UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  GL8050000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  9
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  28255000
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 0.47 g/kg (Smyth)
NFPA 704
0
3 0

Cuprous oxide price More Price(24)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 566284 Copper(I) oxide ≥99.99% trace metals basis, anhydrous 1317-39-1 5G ₹4849.6 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 678945 Copper(I) oxide nanospheres, dispersion, <350?nm particle size, 1.5?% (w/v) in ethanol 1317-39-1 25ML ₹26240.9 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 566284 Copper(I) oxide ≥99.99% trace metals basis, anhydrous 1317-39-1 25G ₹15869.45 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 208825 Copper(I) oxide powder, ≤7?μm, 97% 1317-39-1 25G ₹3236.68 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 208825 Copper(I) oxide powder, ≤7?μm, 97% 1317-39-1 500G ₹4481.55 2022-06-14 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
566284 5G ₹4849.6 Buy
678945 25ML ₹26240.9 Buy
566284 25G ₹15869.45 Buy
208825 25G ₹3236.68 Buy
208825 500G ₹4481.55 Buy

Cuprous oxide Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

Copper(I) oxide, Cu2O, occurs in nature as the red or reddish brown mineral cuprite in a cubic or octahedral crystalline morphology. Synthetic materials variously appear as yellow (somewhat pyrophoric), orange, red, or purple powders, depending on particle size. Copper(I) oxide is stable in dry air, but slowly oxidizes to copper(II) oxide, [1317-38-0], in moist air. It is virtually insoluble in water but dissolves in complexing acids such as HCl and in aqueous ammonia to form copper(I) complexes. In dilute sulfuric and nitric acids, disproportionation to the soluble copper(II) salts and copper powder obtains.

Uses

Fungicide; antiseptic for fishnets; in antifouling paints for marine use; in photoelectric cells; as red pigment for glass, ceramic glazes; in brazing pastes; in rectifiers; as catalyst.

Preparation

Copper(I) oxide decomposes above 1800°C but can be prepared by heating copper metal in air above 1030°C. To prevent further oxidation, the material must be cooled in an inert atmosphere. Lower temperatures may be used to produce the oxide if the material is blended with a reducing agent such as carbon and heated to 750°C in an inert atmosphere. The product must be stabilized with isophthalic acid or pine oil (Ayers, 1953). A particularly stable copper(I) oxide can be prepared by blending copper powder and cupric oxide in stoichiometric amounts and heating to 800-900°C. Lower temperatures can be used if ammonia or certain ammonium salts are added to the blend (Day, 1969; Drapeau and Johnson, 1956; Drapeau and Johnson, 1959).

Definition

For the native ore see cuprite.

General Description

Copper(I) oxide is a weak inorganic base that can be used to activate halides for nucleophilic substitution reaction. It is also used in decarboxylation and cyclo condensation reactions.

Hazard

Toxic by ingestion.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. A fungicide. Violent, potentially explosive reaction with concentrated peroxyformic acid. Violent reaction when heated with aluminum. See also COPPER COMPOUNDS.

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Cuprous oxide Spectrum

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