Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

IUPAC: Copper(II) sulfide

CAS: 1317-40-4

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Copper Cu 1 63,5460

Composición elemental

S
33,5%
Cu
66,5%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

  • Covellite crystals display a beautiful iridescent blue-purple color

Structure

SMILES

[S-2].[Cu+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
95,61 g/mol
Densidad
4,7600 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
500,0 °C
Solubilidad
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).