| Formula / Notation | CuN2O6 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 3251-23-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 187.56 |
| Melting Point | 238.1 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes |
| Density | 2.32 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 137.8 g/100 cc water @ 0 °C, 1270 g/100 cc water @ 100 °C, 100 g/100 cc alcohol @ 12.5 °C, very slightly sol in liq ammonia /Cupric nitrate trihydrate/ |
| Appearance | Obtained as a trihydrate and as a hexahydrate. Both are blue crystalline solids. Used in medicine, as an insecticide, in chemical analysis, in making light sensitive papers. Toxic oxides of nitroge... |
| Also Known As | copper dinitrate; CUPRIC NITRATE; Copper dinitrate; 3251-23-8; Copper nitrate; Cupric dinitrate; Claycop; Copper(2+) nitrate; Nitric acid, copper(2+) salt; 9TC879S2ZV |
| Category | Salts |
What is Copper(II) nitrate?
Copper(II) nitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt having copper(2+) as the couterion. It contains a copper(2+).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: copper dinitrate
Other Names / Synonyms: copper dinitrate; CUPRIC NITRATE; Copper dinitrate; 3251-23-8; Copper nitrate; Cupric dinitrate; Claycop; Copper(2+) nitrate; Nitric acid, copper(2+) salt; 9TC879S2ZV
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 238.1 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes |
| Density | 2.32 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 187.56 |
| Solubility | 137.8 g/100 cc water @ 0 °C, 1270 g/100 cc water @ 100 °C, 100 g/100 cc alcohol @ 12.5 °C, very slightly sol in liq ammonia /Cupric nitrate trihydrate/ |
| Appearance | Obtained as a trihydrate and as a hexahydrate. Both are blue crystalline solids. Used in medicine, as an insecticide, in chemical analysis, in making light sensitive papers. Toxic oxides of nitroge... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Copper(II) nitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt having copper(2+) as the couterion. It contains a copper(2+).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Copper(II) nitrate is: CuN2O6