Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

IUPAC: Copper(II) sulfide

CAS: 1317-40-4

Übersicht

Copper(II) sulfide, or covellite, is a dark blue-black mineral. It is an important copper ore and semiconductor material.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Copper Cu 1 63,5460

Elementare Zusammensetzung

S
33,5%
Cu
66,5%

Verwendung

  • Copper ore
  • Semiconductor
  • Solar cell material
  • Antifouling paint

Wissenswertes

  • Covellite crystals display a beautiful iridescent blue-purple color

Structure

SMILES

[S-2].[Cu+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
95,61 g/mol
Dichte
4,7600 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
500,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
94,9017
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Copper(II) Sulfide?
Copper(II) Sulfide (CuS) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Copper(II) sulfide.
What is the molecular weight of Copper(II) Sulfide?
Copper(II) Sulfide has a molar mass of 95.61 g/mol.
What state is Copper(II) Sulfide at room temperature?
Copper(II) Sulfide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Copper(II) Sulfide organic or inorganic?
Copper(II) Sulfide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Copper(II) Sulfide?
Copper(II) Sulfide (CuS) is composed of Sulfur (S), Copper (Cu).