Copper(II) perchlorate

Copper(II) perchlorate

Names
IUPAC name Copper(II) perchlorate
Other names Cupric perchlorate
Identifiers
CAS Number	10294-46-9
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	26246
ECHA InfoCard	100.202.830
PubChem	28211
InChI InChI=1S/2ClHO4.Cu/c2*2-1(3,4)5;/h2*(H,2,3,4,5);/q;;+2/p-2 Key: YRNNKGFMTBWUGL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[Cu+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	Cu(ClO4)2
Molar mass	262.447 g/mol (anhydrous) 370.539 g/mol (hexahydrate)
Appearance	Blue solid hygroscopic[1]
Odor	odorless
Density	2.225 g/cm^3
Melting point	82 °C (180 °F; 355 K)
Boiling point	120 °C (248 °F; 393 K)
Solubility in water	146 g/100ml (30°C)
Refractive index (nD)	1.505[2]
Hazards
Safety data sheet	External MSDS
EU classification (DSD)	O Xn
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
PEL (Permissible)	TWA 1 mg/m^3 (as Cu)[3]
REL (Recommended)	TWA 1 mg/m^3 (as Cu)[3]
IDLH (Immediate danger)	TWA 100 mg/m^3 (as Cu)[3]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Copper(II) perchlorate is a salt of copper and perchloric acid. It is a hygroscopic crystalline blue solid, most commonly copper(II) perchlorate hexahydrate, Cu(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O. Like any perchlorate, it is a strong oxidizing agent.

References

1. http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.26246.html
2. http://www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_EN_CB2471598.htm
3. "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0150". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Salts and the ester of the perchlorate ion
HClO4																	He
LiClO4	Be(ClO4)2											B(ClO4)4^−	ROClO3	N(ClO4)3 NH4ClO4	O	FClO4	Ne
NaClO4	Mg(ClO4)2											Al(ClO4)3	Si	P	S	ClO4^− ClOClO3 Cl2O7	Ar
KClO4	Ca(ClO4)2	Sc(ClO4)3	Ti(ClO4)4	VO(ClO4)3	Cr(ClO4)3	Mn(ClO4)2	Fe(ClO4)3	Co(ClO4)2, Co(ClO4)3	Ni(ClO4)2	Cu(ClO4)2	Zn(ClO4)2	Ga(ClO4)3	Ge	As	Se	Br	Kr
RbClO4	Sr(ClO4)2	Y	Zr	Nb	Mo	Tc	Ru	Rh	Pd(ClO4)2	AgClO4	Cd(ClO4)2	In	Sn	Sb	Te	I	Xe
CsClO4	Ba(ClO4)2		Hf	Ta	W	Re	Os	Ir	Pt	Au	Hg2(ClO4)2, Hg(ClO4)2	Tl(ClO4)3	Pb(ClO4)2	Bi(ClO4)3	Po	At	Rn
Fr	Ra		Rf	Db	Sg	Bh	Hs	Mt	Ds	Rg	Cn	Nh	Fl	Mc	Lv	Ts	Og
		↓
		La	Ce(ClO4)x	Pr	Nd	Pm	Sm	Eu	Gd	Tb	Dy	Ho	Er	Tm	Yb	Lu
		Ac	Th	Pa	UO2(ClO4)2	Np	Pu	Am	Cm	Bk	Cf	Es	Fm	Md	No	Lr