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Copper(II) sulfide, 99.8% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA42925A1
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Description

CAS: 1317-40-4 | CuS | 95.61 g/mol

Copper(II) sulfide is used in antifouling paints, mixed catalysts and to develop aniline black dyes in textile printing. Further, it is used as a varnish pigment and an oxidizing agent. In addition, it is used as a component of solid state electrodes and thin-film solar cell with cadmium sulfide. It is a moderate conductor of electricity and used in photovoltaics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1317-40-4
Molecular Formula CuS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 95.61
MDL Number MFCD00016066
InChI Key OMZSGWSJDCOLKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym copper ii sulfide, copper monosulfide, cupric sulfide, copper sulfide, copper blue, copper sulphide, oil blue, covellite, copper 2+ sulfide, horace vernet's blue
PubChem CID 14831
SMILES [S--].[Cu++]

Specifications

Melting Point 220°C (decomposition)
Color Black
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 1 kg
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 1.45
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Appearance Powder
Assay Percent Range 99.8% (Metal basis)
Density 3.9-4.6
Solubility Information Soluble in nitric acid,ammonium hydroxide,potassium cyanide. Insoluble in water,ethanol,hydrochloric acid ,dilute acids,sulfuric acid,alkali cyanides,aqueous ammonia and alkaline solutions.
IUPAC Name copper(2+) sulfanediide
Formula Weight 95.6
Chemical Name or Material Copper(II) sulfide
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 215-271-2
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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