Description

Copper Dinitrate is an inorganic salt commonly encountered as a blue crystalline solid in its hydrated forms. It serves as a versatile and powerful oxidizing agent, making it a critical precursor in various chemical synthesis and industrial processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in sectors such as catalysis, metal surface treatment, and specialty chemical production, where controlled oxidation and copper ion sources are required.

Application

• Catalyst Production: Used as a precursor in the synthesis of catalysts for organic reactions and exhaust gas treatment.
• Metal Finishing & Etching: Employed in electroplating baths and as an etching agent for copper and copper alloys.
• Pyrotechnics & Colorants: Acts as a colorant in fireworks and ceramic glazes, producing vibrant blue and green hues.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an oxidizing agent and a source of copper ions in the preparation of other copper compounds and organic intermediates.
• Wood Preservation & Agriculture: Used in certain wood treatment formulations and as a micronutrient source in specialized agricultural products.
• Laboratory Research: A key reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research for studying oxidation-reduction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper Dinitrate
CAS No.	3251-23-8
Molecular Formula	Cu(NO3)2
Molecular Weight	187.56 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cupric nitrate; Copper(II) nitrate; Nitric acid, copper(2+) salt; Cupric dinitrate; Copper nitrate anhydrous; UN 1477
EINECS	221-838-5

Quality Control

Our Copper Dinitrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including assay, impurity profile, and heavy metal content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results 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 such as combustible substances and strong reducing agents. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu(NO3)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.002 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %

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