Copper(II) Chloride CAS 7447-39-4

Description

Copper(II) chloride Details

Chemical Name: Copper(II) chloride

Synonyms: Copper dichloride

CAS No.: 7447-39-4

Molecular Formula: CuCl2

Molecular Weight: 134.45

Appearance: Brownish-yellow powder

Assay: ≥98%

Copper(II) chloride Typical Properties

Melting point	620 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	993°C/760mmHg
Density	3.386 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive index	tan
Water Solubility	620 g/L (20 ºC)
Storage	Store below +30°C.
Appearance	Powder
Color	Colorless to light yellow
Insoluble Matter in Water	≤0.05%

 

Copper(II) chloride Usage

Core Functions: A crucial inorganic transition metal salt, primarily used in modern industry as a highly efficient catalyst for organic synthesis, a mordant in printing and dyeing, and an etchant in the electronics industry.

Applications:

Organic Synthesis and Petrochemicals:

• Widely used in the halogenation, oxidation, and hydrogenation reactions of hydrocarbons.

Printing and Textile Industry:

• Used as a mordant and oxidant in fabric printing and dyeing, significantly improving color adhesion and wash resistance.

Electronics and Circuit Board Industry:

• Can be formulated into high-precision PCB etching solutions and as an additive for copper electroplating.

Pigment and Glass Industry:

• Used as a colorant in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, and in the synthesis of various copper-based pigments.

Agricultural Chemistry:

• Used as a fungicide, wood preservative, and raw material for special trace element fertilizers.

Copper(II) chloride Packaging and Shipping

Packing: 25KG/Drum; 25 kg Plastic Woven Bags

Copper(II) chloride Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated warehouse.

• Keep containers tightly sealed away from moisture, air exposure, and strong reducing agents/bases.

Shelf Life: 24 Months under recommended sealed conditions.