Copper Chloride Dihydrate
Copper Chloride Dihydrate
Synonyms: Cupric chloride dihydrate; cupric chloride; copper(ii) chloride dihydrate; copper(2+) dichloride; copper(2+) chloride hydrate (1:2:2); dichlorocopper dihydrate; dichlorocopper hydrate;
CAS No.: 10125-13-0
Formula: H2Cl2CuO
M.W.: 152.4673
Feature
Blue green crystalline powder
Uses: Copper chloride dihydrate has various applications, including:
- Laboratory reagent: It is commonly used in laboratories as a source of copper ions and as a catalyst in chemical reactions.
- Metal coloring and patination: Copper chloride dihydrate is used in art and industry to create decorative patinas on copper, bronze, and brass surfaces. It can produce a range of colors, from green to blue, depending on the method of application.
- Electroplating: It is used in the electroplating industry for copper plating processes.
- Pyrotechnics: Copper chloride dihydrate is employed in pyrotechnics to produce blue or green flames and colors in fireworks.
- Wood preservative: It is sometimes used as a wood preservative to protect against fungi and insects.
Storage
Stored in cool and dry warehouse; Keep away from flame and heat.
| NO | Item | Specification | |
| 1 | Assay as CuCl2 2H2O | 98.0 % m/m min | ≥99% |
| 2 | Appearance | Green to Bluish-Green | Green to Bluish-Green |
| 3 | Total Copper as Cu | 36.5 % m/m min | ≥36.9% |
| 4 | Copper Nitrate as Cu(NO3)2 | 0.50 % m/m max | ≤0.1% |
| 5 | Moisture | 4.0 % m/m max | 3.0 % m/m max |
| 6 | Free HNO3 | 0.10 % m/m max | 0.05 % m/m max |
| 7 | Iron as “Fe” | 0.01 % m/m max | ≤0.005% |
| 8 | pH 5% Solution | 3.0- 4.0 | 3.0- 4.0 |
| 9 | Matter insoluble in H2O | 0.05 % m/m max | ≤0.01% |
Packaging Sizes
25kg net. Double plastic bags lined plastic woven sack.