Copper Oxalate

Chemical Name: Copper Oxalate Hemihydrate

Molecular Formula: CuC₂O_{4 .1/2H2O}

Molecular Weight: 160.58

CAS: 5893-66-3

Einecs:212-411-4

Character: It is odorless light blue-green powder with density 1.28g/cm3. It is soluble in ammonium hydroxide, and it is hardly soluble in water, ethanol or acetic acid. It is stable and difficult to be oxidized, even by chromium trioxide or ammonium persulfate.

Usage: It is used as analytical reagent, or intermediate in chemical synthesis.

Packing: It is packed with polyethylene bag as inner layer, and a compound plastic woven bag as outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg.

Storage and Transport: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.