Description

Cupric Chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula CuCl₂, commonly encountered as the dihydrate. It serves as a versatile and essential source of copper(II) ions in numerous industrial and chemical synthesis processes. This product is critical for manufacturers in sectors such as electronics, catalysts, and specialty chemicals who require a reliable and high-purity copper feedstock.

Application

• Catalyst Production: A key precursor in the manufacture of catalysts for organic synthesis, including the production of vinyl chloride and acrylonitrile.
• Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs): Used in the etching process for copper-clad laminates to create circuit pathways.
• Pigments and Dyes: Acts as a raw material for producing various green and blue pigments used in ceramics, glass, and paints.
• Wood Preservation: Employed in formulations for protecting timber against fungal decay and insect damage.
• Pyrotechnics: Imparts a blue-green color to flames in fireworks and signal flares.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a reagent in laboratory analysis and testing procedures.
• Animal Feed Supplement: Serves as a source of essential copper in mineral premises for livestock nutrition.
• Water Treatment: Used in specific algicidal and molluscicidal treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Chloride
CAS No.	1344-67-8
Molecular Formula	CuCl₂ (Commonly as CuCl₂·2H₂O)
Molecular Weight	134.45 g/mol (Anhydrous); 170.48 g/mol (Dihydrate)
Synonyms	Copper(II) chloride; Copper dichloride; Cupric dichloride; Copper chloride (ous); Copper(2+) chloride; Dicopper tetrachloride; Copper chloride anhydrous; Cupricin
EINECS	215-704-5

Quality Control

Our Cupric Chloride is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity, with specifications tailored to meet the demands of specific applications such as electronics or catalysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow-brown to green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CuCl₂)	≥ 98.0%
Assay (Cu)	≥ 47.0%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.005%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.