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Cuprous Oxide (Cu₂O) Micron Powder, Purity: 99.99%, Size: -200 mesh

Cuprous Oxide (Cu₂O) is a high-purity, fine micron powder with 99.99% purity and a particle size of -200 mesh. Known for its distinctive reddish-brown color, Cu₂O is widely used as a pigment and functional material across industries. It is valued for its semiconducting, antimicrobial, and catalytic properties, making it a versatile material in advanced applications.

Cu₂O occurs naturally as the mineral cuprite, but industrial production ensures precise purity and particle control, enabling reliable performance in coatings, ceramics, electronics, and catalysis.


Technical Properties

PropertyValue
Purity99.99%
Particle Size-200 mesh
CompositionCu: 79.9%, O: 20.1%
CAS Number1317-38-0
Density6.3 – 6.49 g/cm³
Melting Point1326 °C
Crystal StructureMonoclinic
FormPowder

Applications

  • Pigments & Colorants: Used in ceramics, enamels, and glasses for producing rich red, brown, and ruby hues.

  • Paints & Inks: Serves as a stable coloring agent with high opacity and durability.

  • Catalysis: Applied as a catalyst in organic reactions, photocatalysis, and CO oxidation.

  • Antifouling Coatings: Widely used in marine paints to prevent biofouling on ship hulls.

  • Electronics: Functions as a semiconductor material in solar cells, rectifiers, and gas sensors.

  • Glass & Ceramic Industries: Adds controlled coloration and enhances optical properties.

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