Cupric Oxide

CAS No. : 1317-38-0
Molecular formula: CuO
Molecular weight: 79.55
Properties: Black or black to brown black amorphous crystalline powder, monoclinic crystal, specific gravity 6.315, melting point 1446°C, insoluble in water and ethanol, soluble in dilute acid, ammonia, ammonium chloride, sodium hydroxide and potassium cyanide. Adding hydrogen or carbon monoxide can be reduced to metallic copper powder. Acid, ammonia, ammonium chloride, sodium hydroxide and potassium cyanide. Adding hydrogen or carbon monoxide can be reduced to metallic copper powder.