Cupric Chloride USP
Abstract
Cupric chloride is the chemical compound with the chemical formula CuCl2. This is a light brown solid, which slowly absorbs moisture to form a blue-green dihydrate. Both the anhydrous and the dihydrate forms occur naturally as the very rare minerals tolbachite and eriochalcite, respectively
Use/Application
Use as a catalyst in Wacker process, in the production of Chlorine. Cupric chloride is also used in pyrotechnics as a blue/green coloring agent.
Identity
Chemical Name: Cupric Chloride
Mol. Formula: CuCl2.2H2O
Mol. wt.: 170.48gm/mol
CAS No: 10125-13-0
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as bluish Green, deliquescent crystals |
| Identification
Test A Test B |
a) It gives reactions of Chloride b) It gives reactions of Copper |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in ether. |
| Insoluble matter | Not more than 0.01% |
| Limit of Sulfate | Not more than 0.005% |
| Limit of Sodium | Not more than 0.02% |
| Limit of potassium | Not more than 0.01% |
| Limit of calcium | Not more than 0.005% |
| Limit of iron | Not more than 0.005% |
| Limit of nickel | Not more than 0.01% |
| Loss on drying | 20.9% to 21.4% of its weight |
| Residual Solvents | Meets the requirements. |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% calculated on dried basis. |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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