Copper(II) Carbonate Basic

Synonyms: Copper(II) carbonate basic, basic copper carbonate, CuCO₃-Cu(OH)₂

CAS No.: 12069-69-1 EC No: 235-113-6 Molar Mass: 221.2 g/mol

Technical Data

• Form: solid
• Color: green/grayish-green
• Odor: odorless
• pH value (50 g/l suspension in H₂O, 20°C): approx. 7
• Melting point: decomposition above 200°C
• Boiling point: not applicable
• Auto-ignition temperature: not applicable
• Flash point: not applicable
• Explosion limits: not applicable
• Vapor pressure: not applicable
• Density (20°C): approx. 4 g/cm³
• Bulk density: 1200-1500 kg/m³
• Solubilityin water: insoluble
• Solubility in organic solvents: no data

Examples of Professional Applications in Various Industries

• for chemical syntheses as a source of copper(II)
• in laboratory analyses and in teaching research
• for the production of pigments and special coatings
• in preparative chemistry and in precipitation reaction experiments

Hazard Statements (H)

• not applicable

Precautionary Statements (P)

• not applicable

Recommended Storage Conditions

• Store in a tightly closed container
• Protect from moisture
• Store dry and cool

Additional Analytical Data

• Copper (Cu) content: 54.0 - 56.0%
• H₂SO₄ insoluble components: max. 0.01%.
• Total nitrogen (N): max. 0.02%.
• Chlorides (Cl): max. 0.005%.
• Sulfates (SO₄): max. 0.005%.
• Zinc (Zn): max. 0.005%.
• Nickel (Ni): max. 0.03%
• Lead (Pb): max. 0.005%.
• Potassium (K): max. 0.01%
• Sodium (Na): max. 0.15%
• Calcium (Ca): max. 0.04%
• Iron (Fe): max. 0.02%