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Inorganic Salts

Cupric Chloride Dihydrate AR/ACS

RA001164 CAS 10125-13-0 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA001164
CAS number
10125-13-0
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
CuCl2.2H2O
Molecular weight
170.48

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Greenish crystalline —
Odour Slight odor of hydrochloric acid —
pH value 3 - 3.8 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 100 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.54 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Bluish green crystalline powder —
Nickel (Ni) Max 0.01 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005 % %
Sodium (Na) Max 0.02 % %
Potassium (K) Max 0.01 % %
Loss on drying ( for 16 h) (105 °C) 20.9 - 21.4 % %
Assay (as CuCl2.2H2O) Min 99.0 % %
Assay (on dried basis as CuCl2) 99.0 - 100.5 % %
Solubility Freely soluble in water; soluble in alcohol;slightly soluble in ether —
Identification To comply USP tests —
Insoluble matter Max 0.01 % %
Nitrate (NO3) Max 0.015 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.005 % %

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA001164-PK-500G