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Data Sheet

  Cuprous Oxide Rev. Date 04/21/06
    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   03-2480
Cuprous Oxide:   95% Min.
Cuprous Oxide & Free Copper:   97% Min.
Total Copper:   86% Min.
Cupric Oxide:   3% Max.
Metallic Copper:   2.5% Max.
Moisture:   Nil
Acetone Soluble Matter:   0.3% Max.
Chlorides & Sulfates:   Nil
Granulation passing 325 Mesh Sieve   99.90%
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-P-15169B
 
PACKAGING:   Polylined Metal Drums
 
USES:   Cuprous Oxide is used as a fungicide & an antiseptic for fishnets. It is used as an antifouling agent in marine paints. Cuprous Oxide is used as a red pigment for glass, ceramic glazes, in brazing pastes, and in rectifiers. It can be used as a catalyst and in photoelectric cells.
 
HANDLING:   Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Since no exposure limit has been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg3. See MSDS for additional information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Cuprous Oxide
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# N/A, Class: N/A
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Cuprous Oxide
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Specific Gravity

1317-39-1
N/A
1800 °C
5.76

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2152691
143.09
Cu2O
Insoluble
 

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