Cupric Oxide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Cupric Oxide

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Catalog Number

ACMA00014279

Product Name

Cupric Oxide

Category

Ceramic Materials; Glass Additives

Application

Cupric oxide serves multiple purposes across various industries, including its application in hot operations like welding and metalizing, where it can withstand high temperatures without decomposing, offering stability as it aids in forming metal fumes. As an inorganic compound, CuO is widely recognized for its versatile utility, especially at the nanoscale, where it demonstrates efficacy as photocatalysts and sensors, thereby enhancing rapid chemical reactions. Its role as a p-type oxide material, despite a small band gap, further solidifies its applicability in advanced technologies. Cupric oxide's contributions extend to being a catalyst in organic synthesis, an antimicrobial agent in textiles and paints, and a functional additive in ceramics and animal feed supplements. Additionally, its chemical properties allow it to dissolve in mineral acids to form copper(II) salts and be reduced to copper metal, highlighting its adaptability in producing other copper compounds. In the health sector, it is an important dietary ingredient, facilitating iron absorption and red blood cell formation, thus supporting vital physiological processes. Furthermore, cupric oxide finds use as a coloring agent in glass and ceramics, in the manufacture of dyes and artificial silk, and in oil desulfurization, underscoring its broad spectrum of utility.

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