Cupric perchlorate hexahydrate

Synonyms

Copper diperchlorate hexahydrate; Copper perchlorate (Cu(ClO4)2) hexahydrate; Copper(2+) perchlorate hexahydrate; Cupric diperchlorate hexahydrate; Perchloric acid, copper(2+) salt, hexahydrate; [ChemIDplus] Copper (II) perchlorate hexahydrate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN1481

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Deep blue solid; [Merck Index] Blue odorless crystals; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as an analytical reagent, in copper electrodeposition, and in combustion catalysts; [Merck Index]

Comments

An oxidizer that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cupric perchlorate." See "PERCHLORATES."

Biomedical References

1 mg/m3, as Cu

1 mg/m3, as Cu

0.01 mg/m3, respirable fraction (Cu, inorganic cmpnds)

100 mg/m3, as Cu

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Perchlorates, inorganic, n.o.s."

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Metal Thermal Spraying