Copper(II) Nitrate hemipentahydrate

Copper(II) Nitrate hemipentahydrate

cupric nitrate hemi(pentahydrate)

CAS 19004-19-4

Chemical Formula Cu(NO3)2 • 2.5H2O

Molecular Weight 232.59 g/mol

Copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate, with the formula Cu(NO3)2•2.5H2O, is a blue, crystalline, water-soluble compound. It is a hygroscopic salt, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the air. It's used in various applications, including the synthesis of copper(II) oxide, as a component in some pyrotechnics, and in the preparation of some ceramic glazes.

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Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Precursor: Copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate is a common precursor for synthesizing copper-based catalysts, which are essential in various organic and inorganic reactions.
  • Thin Film Preparation: The compound is a precursor for synthesizing thin films of materials like Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS), which are important in solar cell technology.
  • Coordination Chemistry: Copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate is used in the synthesis of various copper complexes and coordination compounds. Examples include the preparation of 4-methoxypyridine-(pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato-N,O,O′) copper (II) and other metal-organic frameworks.
  • Nitrate ions: Copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate is a source of nitrate ions in chemical synthesis, often used in reactions where a copper(II) ion is also required. It dissociates in solution to release copper(II) and nitrate ions, providing a convenient way to introduce both into a reaction mixture.

2. Metal Treatment

  • Electroplating: Copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate is a soluble copper salt is been used in electroplating processes to deposit a layer of copper onto other metal surfaces. 
  • Metal Polishing: Solutions containing copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate is been used to polish other metals, likely by creating a controlled reaction that smooths out the surface.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance Blue crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes
Melting Point 114°C
Density 2.3 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in water and alcohols, slightly soluble in acetone
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable

Hazard Symbols

Oxidisers
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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