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copper(I) chloride [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Universal entry(ies)
CuCl
formula, see observation
Cu2Cl2
formula, see observation
7758-89-6
CAS number
CONT

Cuprous chloride is a whitish to greyish solid that occurs as the mineral nantokite. It is usually prepared by reduction of copper(II) chloride with metallic copper. ... Cuprous chloride is used as a catalyst in a number of organic reactions ...; as a decolourizing and desulfurizing agent for petroleum products; as a denitrating agent for cellulose; and as a condensing agent for soaps, fats, and oils.

OBS

See also "copper chloride".

OBS

Chemical formula: CuCl or Cu2Cl2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CuCl
formula, see observation
Cu2Cl2
formula, see observation
7758-89-6
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux blancs, utilisé dans la fabrication de matières colorantes, d'encres sympathiques et indélébile, dans la préparation de CO pur, en pyrotechnie, en métallurgie de l'or et de l'argent, comme catalyseur, mordant, fongicide.

OBS

chlorure de cuivre (I) : forme fautive.

OBS

Formule chimique : CuC1 ou Cu2C12

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Cobre y sus aleaciones (Metalurgia)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CuCl
formula, see observation
Cu2Cl2
formula, see observation
7758-89-6
CAS number
DEF

Sólido cristalino blanco que se pasa a verdoso al exponerse al aire y a pardo expuesto a la luz. Algo soluble en agua; soluble en ácidos, amoníaco y éter. Tóxico por vía oral. Fungicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: CuCl o Cu2Cl2

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