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Copper(II) nitrate hydrate

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Cupric nitrate hydrate

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Linear Formula:
Cu(NO3)2 · xH2O
CAS Number:
13778-31-9
Molecular Weight:
187.56 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
MFCD00149669
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.9% trace metals basis

form

crystals and lumps

mp

114.5 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O.[Cu++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/Cu.2NO3.H2O/c;2*2-1(3)4;/h;;;1H2/q+2;2*-1;

InChI key

VMKYLARTXWTBPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Cu(NO3)2 · xH2O is a promising anode material for lithium ion batteries. Some studies indicate high initial discharge capacity of upto 2200 mAhg-1.It is also used as an oxidizing agent for the one step synthesis of CuO/Cu2O/C anode for Li-ion batteries, another promising anode material for Li-ion batteries.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H272,H314,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Ox. Sol. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Copper nitrate hydrate as novel high capacity anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
Wu K, et al.
Journal of Power Sources, 248, 205-211 (2014)
Lithium storage mechanism in superior high capacity copper nitrate hydrate anode material.
Jiang X, et al.
Journal of Power Sources, 260, 218-224 (2014)
One-step solution combustion synthesis of CuO/Cu2O/C anode for long cycle life Li-ion batteries.
Xu C, et al.
Carbon, 142, 51-59 (2019)
Copper-Based Nanomaterials for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Xu J, et al.
Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, 33(11), 784-810 (2016)

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