Substance profile
Copper chloride
Copper chloride: dry Powder; Liquid.
01 · Identification
What Copper chloride is
Copper chloride: dry Powder; Liquid. Its molecular formula is ClCu and its molecular weight is 99 g/mol. It boils at 1490 °C, melts at 423 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Copper chloride
- copper (I) chloride
- cuprous chloride
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Copper chloride properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 1490 °C (2714 °F) | at 760 mmHg | DOE PAC |
| Melting point | 423 °C (793.4 °F) | DOE PAC | |
| Density | 4.14 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | DOE PAC |
| Vapor pressure | 1 mmHg | at 546 °C | DOE PAC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.