Difference between revisions of "Copper oxide black"
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
| − | Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Skin contact causes irritation. | + | * Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. |
| − | + | * Skin contact causes irritation. | |
| − | Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/05655.htm MSDS] | + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/05655.htm MSDS] |
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 1026 (dec) | + | | 1026 C (dec) |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 6.315 | + | | 6.315 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
Latest revision as of 14:02, 4 July 2022
Description
A brownish-black amorphous powder. Black copper oxide occurs in nature as the mineral tenorite (triclinic crystals) and paramelaconite (cubic crystals). It is used as a Pigment in Glass, artificial gems, enamels, and ceramics. Black copper oxide is also used as an Abrasive for polishing optical glass and as a Flux in Copper metallurgy.
Synonyms and Related Terms
copper (II) oxide; cupric oxide; melaconite; copper monoxide; tenorite; paramelaconite
Risks
- Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
- Skin contact causes irritation.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in acids. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | CuO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1317-38-0 |
| Melting Point | 1026 C (dec) |
| Density | 6.315 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 79.55 |