copper(2+) ethynediide

Base Information

• Chemical Name: copper(2+) ethynediide
• CAS No.: 12540-13-5
• Molecular Formula: C2Cu
• Molecular Weight: 87.56
• Mol file: 12540-13-5.mol

Synonyms:(Ethynediyl)copper;Copper carbide (Cu(C2)); Ethyne, copper(2+) deriv.

Chemical Property of copper(2+) ethynediide

Chemical Property:

• Vapor Pressure: 69700mmHg at 25°C
• Melting Point: 100°C (rough estimate)
• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• PSA: 0.00000
• Density: g/cm³
• LogP: 0.55370

Purity/Quality:

99%, ^*data from raw suppliers

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Useful:

• Physical properties: Brownish black powder; insoluble in water.
• Uses: Cupric acetylide is used as a detonator.Its applications are very limited, however,because of its high sensitivity to impact orfriction. It is susceptible to form and buildup upon prolong contact of copper metal withorganic vapors.