Copper Oxychloride

CAS# 1332-40-7

Product Description

Copper oxychloride is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. 

Product:

Copper Oxychloride

CAS:

1332-40-7

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

Green to bluish-green powder

Density

3.76-3.78 g/cm3

Melting point

300°C (decomposes)

Molecular Weight

427.13

Odor

Odorless

Purity

99%

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Copper Oxychloride used in many
industry applications

Copper oxychloride is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:

  1. Agriculture: It is widely used as a fungicide and bactericide in agriculture to control fungal and bacterial diseases on crops such as fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.
  2. Wood Preservative: Copper Oxychloride is used as a wood preservative to protect timber and wooden structures from fungal decay and insect damage, extending their service life in outdoor environments.
  3. Textile Industry: It finds applications in the textile industry as a mordant in dyeing processes to improve color fastness and enhance the adherence of dyes to fibers.
  4. Pigments and Colorants: Copper Oxychloride is utilized as a pigment and colorant in the formulation of paints, coatings, and ceramics to impart green or blue-green hues.
  5. Water Treatment: It is used in water treatment applications as an algaecide and bactericide to control algae and bacteria growth in reservoirs, ponds, and industrial water systems.
  6. Electronics: Copper Oxychloride is sometimes used in the electronics industry as a precursor in the production of copper-based conductive inks and coatings for printed circuit boards and electronic components.
  7. Chemical Synthesis: It serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic synthesis reactions, including the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.