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== Description == | == 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 [ | + | 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 [[gemstone|gems]], [[enamel, inorganic|enamels]], and [[ceramic|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 == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 10:53, 13 January 2014
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
Other Properties
Soluble in acids. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | CuO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1317-38-0 |
| Melting Point | 1026 (dec) |
| Density | 6.315 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 79.55 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Skin contact causes irritation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS