Copper(I) sulfide, 99.5% (metals basis)

Description

For Methods: Luminous Paints, Electrodes, Solar Cells | CAS: 22205-45-4 | Cu2S | 159.15 g/mol

Copper(I) sulfide is used in luminous paints, electrodes and in solar cells. It is also used for grain mounts, XRD and in microprobe standards for the identification of unknown minerals. It acts as a precursor for the preparation of copper(I) oxide and copper metal. Further, it acts as a catalyst.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 22205-45-4
• Molecular Formula: Cu2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 159.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00016062
• InChI Key: AQMRBJNRFUQADD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: copper i sulfide, cuprasulfide, copper sulfide cu2s, dicopper sulfide, dicopper sulphide, dicopper monosulfide, cuprous sulfide cu2s, unii-349m3c1rs1, cu2s, cupriosulfanyl copper
• PubChem CID: 62755
• IUPAC Name: bis(λ¹-copper(1+)) sulfanediide
• SMILES: [S--].[Cu+].[Cu+]

• Melting Point: ∽1100°C
• Color: Black
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in ammonium hydroxide. Insoluble in water and acetic acid.
• Formula Weight: 159.14
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: Black powder
• Density: 5.6 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(I) sulfide

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	244-842-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only