Copper Oxide

Synonym(s)

: Cupric oxide, oxocopper, copper monoxide

Mol. Formula

: CuO

EC / List no.

: 215-269-1

CAS no.

: 1317-38-0

Molecular weight

: 79,55

Copper oxides (CuO) are p-type semiconductor materials with small band gap energy. The high physical and chemical stability of metal oxide nanoparticles makes them extremely useful in catalytic applications.

Application

» It is widely used in fertilizers, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modeling clay, inks, toners, lubricants, greases, washing and cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products.
» Used in machine wash fluids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings, adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners, hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants in engine oil and brake fluids.
» This substance is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals, fertilizers, metal surface treatment products, fillers, putties, plasters, modeling clay and coating products.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Copper oxide has a black powder solid form.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	1326	Decomposes
Boiling point	°C	102
Solubility	µg/L	10-230000	20 °C, soluble with water
Density	g/ cm3	6.31
Refractive index		2.63