Cupriethylene diamine

Description

A purple solution of Copper hydroxide in aqueous Ethylenediamine. The solution is used to dissolve Cellulose for the measurement of its average molecular weight. This is a quality control test performed by paper manufacturers.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cupriethylenediamine hydroxide; cuen; cuene; cuprien

Risks

• Highly irritating to skin, eyes and nose.

Resources and Citations

• The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980

• Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982