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311405

Sigma-Aldrich

Copper

ACS reagent, granular, 10-40 mesh, ≥99.90%

Synonym(s):

Cu

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Cu
CAS Number:
7440-50-8
Molecular Weight:
63.55
EC Number:
231-159-6
MDL number:
MFCD00010965
UNSPSC Code:
12141711
PubChem Substance ID:
24858521
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.90%

form

granular

reaction suitability

core: copper
reagent type: catalyst

resistivity

1.673 μΩ-cm, 20°C

impurities

≤0.001% P
≤0.02% insol. dil. HNO3

particle size

10-40 mesh

bp

2567 °C (lit.)

mp

1083.4 °C (lit.)

density

8.94 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

cation traces

Ag: ≤0.002%
As: ≤5 ppm
Fe: ≤0.005%
Mn: ≤0.001%
Pb: ≤0.005%
Sb and Sn: ≤0.01%

SMILES string

[Cu]

InChI

1S/Cu

InChI key

RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Copper (granular) can be used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of ethylene. It can be impregnated on activated carbon material and used as an adsorbent and also as a catalyst for the removal of SO2 from flue gases.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

311405-500G:
311405-5G:
311405-100G:
311405-VAR:
311405-BULK:

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MKCG6553
MKBW5389V
MKBT9287V

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Carbon materials as catalyst supports for SO2 oxidation: catalytic activity of CuO-AC
Tseng H-H, et al.
Carbon, 41(1), 139-149 (2003)
Effect of occluded hydrogen on the hydrogenation of ethylene over copper
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The Journal of Physical Chemistry, 79(16), 1698?1702-1698?1702 (1975)
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Copper is an essential trace element, the imbalances of which are associated with various pathological conditions, including cancer, albeit via largely undefined molecular and cellular mechanisms. Here we provide evidence that levels of bioavailable copper modulate tumor growth. Chronic exposure
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Neurology, 67(1), 76-82 (2006-07-13)
To assess whether serum copper in Alzheimer disease (AD) correlates with cognitive scores, beta-amyloid, and other CSF markers of neurodegeneration. The authors studied copper, ceruloplasmin, total peroxide, and antioxidants levels (TRAP) in serum; beta-amyloid in plasma; and copper, beta-amyloid, h-tau
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Heavy metals in cells are typically regulated by PIB-type ATPases. The first structure of the class, a Cu(+)-ATPase from Legionella pneumophila (LpCopA), outlined a copper transport pathway across the membrane, which was inferred to be occluded. Here we show by
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