Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

IUPAC: Copper(II) sulfide

CAS: 1317-40-4

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Copper Cu 1 63,5460

Composition élémentaire

S
33,5%
Cu
66,5%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

  • Covellite crystals display a beautiful iridescent blue-purple color

Structure

SMILES

[S-2].[Cu+2]

Propriétés

Type
salt
État
solid
Masse molaire
95,61 g/mol
Densité
4,7600 g/cm³
Point de fusion
500,0 °C
Solubilité
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).