Copper(II) Oxide

CuO

IUPAC: Copper(II) oxide

CAS: 1317-38-0

Übersicht

Copper(II) oxide is a black solid that occurs naturally as the mineral tenorite. It is used as a pigment, in ceramics, and as a precursor for other copper compounds. It forms the black scale on copper when heated in air.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Copper Cu 1 63,5460

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
Oxygen ×1
20,1%
Cu
Copper ×1
79,9%

Verwendung

  • • Ceramic glaze colorant
  • • Welding flux ingredient
  • • Catalyst
  • • Superconductor research

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ High-temperature superconductors are based on copper oxide ceramic materials

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Harmful if inhaled or ingested
  • ⚠ Eye and skin irritant

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Cu+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
79,55 g/mol
Dichte
6,3150 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1326,0 °C
Siedepunkt
2000,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
78,9245
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0,0

Auch bekannt als

Cupric oxide Tenorite

Verwandte Verbindungen

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Copper(II) Oxide?
Copper(II) Oxide (CuO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Copper(II) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Copper(II) Oxide?
Copper(II) Oxide has a molar mass of 79.545 g/mol.
What state is Copper(II) Oxide at room temperature?
Copper(II) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Copper(II) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Copper(II) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Copper(II) Oxide?
Copper(II) Oxide (CuO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Copper (Cu).