Description

Copper Ferrite is a high-purity, inorganic magnetic ceramic material with the chemical formula CuFe₂O₄. This compound is valued for its excellent magnetic properties, chemical stability, and catalytic activity, making it a critical functional material in advanced industrial applications. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and materials science sectors seeking reliable performance in demanding environments.

Application

• Magnetic Core Material: Used in the production of high-frequency transformers, inductors, and other electromagnetic components for telecommunications and power electronics.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Serves as an active catalyst or support in chemical synthesis and environmental processes, including gas purification and oxidation reactions.
• Gas Sensor Component: A key sensing material in solid-state gas sensors for detecting specific gases due to its sensitivity and stability.
• Piezoelectric Ceramics: Incorporated into composite piezoelectric materials for sensors, actuators, and transducers.
• Microwave Absorbers: Utilized in coatings and composites designed for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and radar-absorbing materials.
• Pigments & Inks: Acts as a durable, heat-stable inorganic pigment in specialty coatings, plastics, and inks.
• Biomedical Applications: Investigated for use in magnetic hyperthermia for cancer treatment and as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Research & Development: A fundamental material for academic and industrial research in solid-state physics, magnetism, and materials engineering.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper Ferrite
CAS No.	37220-43-2
Molecular Formula	CuFe₂O₄
Molecular Weight	239.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Cupric Ferrite; Copper Iron Oxide; CuFe₂O₄; Copper(II) Ferrite; Copper Iron Spinel; Ferrosoferric Copper Oxide; Copper Diferric Tetraoxide; Copper Iron(III) Oxide
EINECS	253-415-4

Quality Control

Our Copper Ferrite is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. The product undergoes comprehensive analysis, including phase purity verification (XRD), elemental composition (ICP-OES/AAS), and magnetic property testing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids. The material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation of properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Matches standard pattern for CuFe₂O₄ spinel
Assay (as CuFe₂O₄)	≥ 99.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	26.0 - 27.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	45.0 - 47.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm
Specific Surface Area (BET)	5 - 50 m²/g
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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