Basic copper carbonate -for electroplating, catalysts
Product Description
Basic copper carbonate (Cu 2 (OH) 2 CO 3 , CAS 12069-69-1) is a green copper carbonate hydroxide powder used in electroplating and as a catalyst grade material. It also serves in ceramic pigments, fungicides, animal feed, pyrotechnics, laboratory reagents and lithium-ion battery research.
Product Overview
Basic copper carbonate is a copper carbonate hydroxide with the formula Cu 2 (OH) 2 CO 3 (CAS 12069-69-1), supplied as a green powder. It is an important copper source for electroplating and a catalyst for organic synthesis, and its stable green and blue tones make it useful in pigments. Common grades include plating grade and catalyst grade.
| CAS No. | 12069-69-1 |
| Molecular Formula | Cu 2 (OH) 2 CO 3 (CuCO 3 ·Cu(OH) 2 ) |
| Appearance | Green powder |
| Grades | Plating grade, catalyst grade |
| Type | Copper carbonate hydroxide |
Key Benefits
- Reliable copper source for electroplating, including printed circuit boards in electronics
- Effective catalyst grade material for organic synthesis
- Stable green and blue color for ceramic glazes, pigments and colored glass
- Multi-use compound for fungicides, animal feed, pyrotechnics and laboratory work
- Studied as an anode material candidate for lithium-ion batteries
Applications
- Electroplating (plating grade) — copper source for depositing copper layers onto metal surfaces; used for printed circuit boards and electronic components to ensure conductivity and corrosion resistance
- Catalysts (catalyst grade) — catalyst in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and specialty chemicals
- Pigments and ceramics — produces green and blue colors in glazes and colored glass
- Agriculture — fungicide for crop diseases, helping protect plants and yields
- Animal nutrition — copper supplement in animal feed for livestock health and growth
- Pyrotechnics — contributes color and intensity to blue fireworks
- Laboratory use — synthesis of colloidal copper and reagent in analytical chemistry
- Batteries — promising anode candidate for lithium-ion batteries due to its high initial discharge capacity
Safety & Handling
Basic copper carbonate may be toxic and harmful to the environment. Avoid inhaling dust and contact with skin and eyes; wear gloves, goggles and a dust mask, and keep work areas ventilated. Store it sealed in a cool, dry place and prevent release into waterways.
FAQ
Q: What is basic copper carbonate used for?
A: Electroplating, catalysts, ceramic pigments, fungicides, animal feed, pyrotechnics, laboratory reagents and lithium-ion battery research.
Q: What grades are available?
A: Plating grade and catalyst grade.
Q: What are its CAS number and molecular formula?
A: CAS 12069-69-1, molecular formula Cu2(OH)2CO3.
Q: What does basic copper carbonate look like?
A: It is a green powder.