Copper(II) sulfide, 99.8% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11340188	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 042925.18	50 g
11350188	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 042925.30	250 g
11360188	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 042925.A1	1 kg

Description

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 Weight (g/mol): 95.61
• InChI Key: OMZSGWSJDCOLKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 14831

• Molecular Formula: CuS
• MDL Number: MFCD00016066
• Synonym: copper ii sulfide, copper monosulfide, cupric sulfide, copper sulfide, copper blue, copper sulphide, oil blue, covellite, copper 2+ sulfide, horace vernet's blue
• SMILES: [S--].[Cu++]

Specifications

• Melting Point: 220°C (decomposition)
• Color: Black
• Assay Percent Range: 99.8% (Metal basis)
• MDL Number: MFCD00016066
• 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.
• SMILES: [S--].[Cu++]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 95.61
• Formula Weight: 95.6
• Refractive Index: 1.45
• Appearance: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) sulfide

• CAS: 1317-40-4
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: CuS
• Synonym: copper ii sulfide, copper monosulfide, cupric sulfide, copper sulfide, copper blue, copper sulphide, oil blue, covellite, copper 2+ sulfide, horace vernet's blue
• InChI Key: OMZSGWSJDCOLKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: copper(2+) sulfanediide
• PubChem CID: 14831
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.6 g/cm³

Safety and Handling

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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