Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

IUPAC: Dicopper oxide

CAS: 1317-39-1

Übersicht

Copper(I) oxide is a red powder used in antifouling paint for ship hulls and as a fungicide. It occurs naturally as the mineral cuprite.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Copper Cu 2 63,5460

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
Oxygen ×1
11,2%
Cu
Copper ×2
88,8%

Verwendung

  • • Antifouling paint
  • • Fungicide
  • • Solar cell research
  • • Red ceramic glaze

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The red color of some antique Roman glass comes from copper(I) oxide nanoparticles

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Toxic to aquatic organisms

Structure

SMILES

O=[Cu].[Cu]

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
143,09 g/mol
Dichte
6,0000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1244,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
141,8541
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Copper(I) Oxide?
Copper(I) Oxide (Cu₂O) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Dicopper oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Copper(I) Oxide?
Copper(I) Oxide has a molar mass of 143.09 g/mol.
What state is Copper(I) Oxide at room temperature?
Copper(I) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Copper(I) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Copper(I) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Copper(I) Oxide?
Copper(I) Oxide (Cu₂O) is composed of Oxygen (O), Copper (Cu).