Description

Cupric Oxide CAS NO 1317-38-0 is an inorganic compound of copper and oxygen, appearing as a black to brownish-black powder or crystalline solid. It serves as a fundamental and versatile precursor in numerous industrial chemical processes and material science applications. This essential chemical is widely utilized by manufacturers in the ceramics, pigments, catalysts, and electronics industries for its unique chemical and physical properties.

Application

• Ceramic Glaze and Pigment Production: A key colorant for producing blue, green, and red glazes in pottery, tiles, and porcelain.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in chemical synthesis, particularly in oxidation reactions and for desulfurization processes.
• Electronics and Semiconductor Industry: Employed in the production of superconductors, varistors, and other electronic ceramics.
• Wood Preservative and Fungicide: Acts as an active ingredient in certain wood treatment formulations and agricultural fungicides.
• Pyrotechnics and Solid Propellants: Functions as a burning rate catalyst and colorant in fireworks and rocket propellants.
• Glass Coloring: Imparts a distinctive blue or green tint to specialty glass products.
• Welding and Brazing: Used in fluxes and electrodes for specific metal joining applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a source of copper in analytical chemistry and research synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Oxide
CAS No.	1317-38-0
Molecular Formula	CuO
Molecular Weight	79.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(II) Oxide; Copper Monoxide; Black Copper Oxide; Cuprous Oxide (Note: Cu2O is distinct); Tenorite (mineral form); Paramelaconite; Copper Oxide Black; C.I. 77403
EINECS	215-269-1

Quality Control

Our Cupric Oxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols 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 ceramics, catalysis, and electronics. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and acids. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to brownish-black powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (CuO)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02%
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.002%
Acid Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)

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