Copper(II) sulfide, 99.8% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 1317-40-4 | CuS | 95.61 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1317-40-4
• Molecular Formula: CuS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 95.61
• MDL Number: MFCD00016066
• InChI Key: OMZSGWSJDCOLKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: copper ii sulfide, copper monosulfide, cupric sulfide, copper sulfide, copper blue, copper sulphide, oil blue, covellite, copper 2+ sulfide, horace vernet's blue
• PubChem CID: 14831
• SMILES: [S--].[Cu++]

• Melting Point: 220°C (decomposition)
• Color: Black
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.8% (Metal basis)
• 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.
• IUPAC Name: copper(2+) sulfanediide
• Formula Weight: 95.6
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.45
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Appearance: Powder
• Density: 4.6 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) sulfide

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	215-271-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only