Description

Cupric Nitrate CAS NO 10402-29-6 is an inorganic salt of copper, widely utilized as a versatile precursor and oxidizing agent in industrial chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce copper ions into various chemical processes and formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in sectors such as catalysts, metal surface treatment, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Production: A key raw material in the synthesis of catalysts for organic oxidation reactions and petrochemical processes.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in electroplating baths and for the blackening or coloring of copper and its alloys.
• Pyrotechnics & Fireworks: Serves as a blue and green colorant in pyrotechnic compositions and signal flares.
• Wood Preservation: An active component in certain wood preservative formulations to prevent fungal decay.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as an analytical reagent and a starting material for preparing other copper compounds in research and development.
• Ceramic Pigments: Used in the manufacture of ceramic glazes and pigments to produce specific colors.
• Textile Industry: Finds application in dyeing and printing processes on textiles.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Used in the formulation of certain fungicides and micronutrient supplements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Nitrate
CAS No.	10402-29-6
Molecular Formula	Cu(NO3)2 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	241.60 (for trihydrate)
Synonyms	Copper(II) nitrate; Copper dinitrate; Cupric dinitrate; Nitric acid, copper(2+) salt; Copper nitrate trihydrate; Copper nitrate hemipentahydrate; UN 1477
EINECS	233-397-1

Quality Control

Our Cupric Nitrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and caking. Store separately from combustible materials and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu(NO3)2·3H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.003%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 4.0

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