Copper(II) Oxide

CuO

IUPAC: Copper(II) oxide

CAS: 1317-38-0

Aperçu

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.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Copper Cu 1 63,5460

Composition élémentaire

O
20,1%
Cu
79,9%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Cu+2]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
79,55 g/mol
Densité
6,3150 g/cm³
Point de fusion
1326,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
2000,0 °C
Solubilité
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

Aussi connu sous le nom de

Cupric oxide Tenorite

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).