Copper Oxide Nanoparticles/Nanopowder (CuO, 20-30nm, purity 99.5%)
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Copper Oxide Nanoparticles / Nanopowder (CuO, 20–30 nm, Purity 99.5%)
Technical Specifications
Property | Specification |
|---|---|
Chemical Name | Copper(II) Oxide (CuO) |
CAS Number | 1317-38-0 |
Molecular Weight | 79.55 g/mol |
Purity | ≥ 99.5% |
Appearance / Color | Black Fine Powder |
Particle Size (Average) | 20–30 nm |
Morphology | Nearly Spherical / Irregular |
Crystal Structure | Monoclinic |
Density | 6.3 g/cm³ |
Bulk Density | 0.8–1.0 g/cm³ |
Specific Surface Area (BET) | 35–70 m²/g |
Melting Point | 1326 °C |
Boiling Point | Decomposes above 2000 °C |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in acids and ammonium hydroxide |
Band Gap Energy | ~1.2–1.8 eV (semiconducting) |
pH (in suspension) | ~6.5–7.0 |
Stability | Stable under dry conditions; may reduce to Cu₂O or Cu under reducing atmospheres |
Key Features
High Purity (≥ 99.5%) ensures consistent physical and chemical performance.
Nanoscale Particle Size (20–30 nm) offers high surface area and enhanced reactivity.
Semiconducting Nature: Narrow band gap (~1.5 eV) ideal for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications.
Excellent Thermal and Chemical Stability suitable for industrial processing.
Antimicrobial Properties: Effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Uniform Morphology: Provides good dispersion in polymeric and ceramic matrices.
Environmentally Friendly: Non-toxic alternative for certain catalytic and antimicrobial uses.
Applications
1. Catalysis & Chemical Reactions:
Used as a catalyst and catalyst support in oxidation, hydrogenation, and gas-sensing reactions.
Important in CO oxidation, methanol synthesis, and photocatalysis.
2. Electronics & Semiconductors:
Applied in gas sensors, solar cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion battery electrodes.
Exhibits p-type semiconductor behavior useful for thin-film electronics.
3. Antimicrobial & Antifungal Agents:
Incorporated into coatings, textiles, and polymers for antibacterial protection.
Effective in water purification and surface sterilization applications.
4. Ceramics & Glass:
Used as a pigment and in glaze formulations for black, brown, and blue tones.
Improves mechanical and thermal properties of ceramic composites.
5. Energy Storage & Conversion:
Utilized in supercapacitors and battery materials due to high redox activity.
Acts as an efficient photocatalyst for solar energy conversion.
6. Research & Nanotechnology:
Studied for nanocomposites, photocatalysis, gas sensing, and nanofluid heat transfer.
Ideal material for advanced nanomaterial R&D and surface modification studies.