Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

IUPAC: Dicopper oxide

CAS: 1317-39-1

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Copper Cu 2 63,5460

Composición elemental

O
11,2%
Cu
88,8%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Toxic to aquatic organisms

Structure

SMILES

O=[Cu].[Cu]

Propiedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Masa molar
143,09 g/mol
Densidad
6,0000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1244,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

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).