Copper(II) Oxide

CuO

IUPAC: Copper(II) oxide

CAS: 1317-38-0

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Copper Cu 1 63,5460

Composição elemental

O
Oxygen ×1
20,1%
Cu
Copper ×1
79,9%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

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

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Cu+2]

Propriedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Massa molar
79,55 g/mol
Densidade
6,3150 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
1326,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
2000,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

Também conhecido como

Cupric oxide Tenorite

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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).