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COPPER(I) SULFIDE

Synonym(s):Cuprous sulfide

  • CAS NO.:22205-45-4
  • Empirical Formula: Cu2S
  • Molecular Weight: 159.16
  • MDL number: MFCD00016062
  • EINECS: 244-842-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-28 13:53:21
COPPER(I) SULFIDE Structural

What is COPPER(I) SULFIDE?

Chemical properties

Black powder or lumps.Soluble in nitric acid and ammonium hydroxide; insoluble in water. Occurs as the mineral chalcocite.

The Uses of COPPER(I) SULFIDE

Copper(I) sulfide is used in luminous paints, electrodes and in solar cells. It is also used for grain mounts, XRD and in microprobe standards for the identification of unknown minerals. It acts as a precursor for the preparation of copper(I) oxide and copper metal. Further, it acts as a catalyst.

The Uses of COPPER(I) SULFIDE

Antifouling paints, solar cells, electrodes, solid lubricants, luminous paints, catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: A copper sulfide in which the metal is in the +1 oxidation state.

Definition

Copper glance: A mineral form ofcopper(I) sulphide,Cu2S.

General Description

Copper sulfide shows metal-like electrical conductivity, chemical-sensing capability and suitable characteristics for absorption of solar energy. Cu63 NMR, X ray photoelectron spectroscopy,2 copper sulfide CuS was studied in detail. Copper sulfide is a monovalent and oxidation state was determined to be 2.2

Properties of COPPER(I) SULFIDE

Melting point: 1100°C
Density  5.6 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility  insoluble in H2O; slightly soluble in acid solutions
form  powder
Specific Gravity 5.6
color  Black
Water Solubility  Slightly soluble in hydrochloric acid, ammonium hydroxide. Insoluble in water.
Merck  14,2667
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp) pKsp: 47.6
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 100 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference 22205-45-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Cuprous sulfide (22205-45-4)

Safety information for COPPER(I) SULFIDE

Computed Descriptors for COPPER(I) SULFIDE

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