City Chemical LLC manufactures Cupric Oxide, ACS, 99% (CAS 1317-38-0), supplied as a consistent black powder for customers who depend on a dependable ACS-grade specification. Cupric Oxide is trusted across precision optics polishing, industrial electronics, battery manufacturing, and catalytic applications where a reliable copper oxide source is essential. City Chemical supplies this compound to electronics and battery materials engineers, industrial buyers, and research programs that require a consistent specification for every order.
City Chemical LLC is a privately-held, woman-owned chemical manufacturer headquartered in West Haven, Connecticut. Backed by more than a century of combined operating history, we specialize in rare, unusual, and hard-to-find chemicals that are difficult to source elsewhere. Every order is backed by our Response Ability™ commitment — a dedication to speed, accuracy, and responsiveness at every stage of the chemical purchasing process. Whether you need a small lab-scale quantity or a large industrial order, our team works to deliver the exact specification, packaging, and turnaround your project requires.
Cupric Oxide: Chemical Properties and Specifications
| Appearance | Black |
|---|---|
| Form | Powder |
| Purity | ACS, 99+% |
| Insolubles in HCL | < 0.02 % |
| Chloride | < 0.005 % |
| Formula | CuO |
| FW | 79.55 |
| CAS Number | 1317-38-0 |
Common Uses & Applications: abrasive polishing compound for specialized optical glass, chemical engineering catalyst, and active sensor component in gas detectors and superconductors.
Cupric Oxide for Specialized Industries
Cupric Oxide is a versatile inorganic compound used across a wide range of technical applications, from precision optical glass polishing to catalytic chemistry and sensor materials. Its role as an active component in gas detectors, superconductor research, and battery materials makes it a valued material for electronics and materials science teams working on next-generation devices.
As a manufacturer of Cupric Oxide, City Chemical LLC supplies precision optics fabricators, industrial electronics and battery materials engineers, and ceramic glaze manufacturers. Because this material carries an aquatic toxicity classification, our team can also help you plan for proper handling and disposal considerations alongside your order.
Why Choose City Chemical?
Benefits of Choosing City Chemical Over Other Chemical Manufacturers
- Cupric Oxide, ACS, 99% purity, available for qualified chemical buyers
- Flexible packaging options, from small quantities to larger requirements
- U.S.-based sourcing and support from West Haven, Connecticut
- Experience serving research, industrial, aerospace, military, and semiconductor markets
- Responsive customer service from a knowledgeable chemical supply team
- A broad catalog of rare, unusual, and hard-to-find chemicals
Responsive Chemical Sourcing and Custom Packaging
At City Chemical, Response Ability™ is our commitment to giving every customer a faster, more reliable chemical purchasing experience — from first inquiry through final delivery. For a material like Cupric Oxide, that means accurate specifications and packaging designed with proper environmental handling in mind, given its aquatic toxicity classification.
We offer custom, UN-certified packaging tailored to your process, whether you need small quantities for research and sensor development or larger volumes for industrial and battery manufacturing applications.
Quality Backed by More Than a Century of Experience
City Chemical’s reputation is built on more than a century of combined experience supplying rare and high-purity chemicals to demanding industries. As a U.S.-based manufacturer, we support reshoring and supply-chain resilience, helping customers reduce risk and transit time while maintaining the strict quality standards our customers expect on every order.
Whether you’re polishing precision optics, developing next-generation battery materials, or formulating a new catalytic process, City Chemical is ready to be your trusted source for Cupric Oxide.
Order Cupric Oxide
Ready to source Cupric Oxide for your next project? Contact City Chemical LLC today to request a quote, discuss packaging options, or ask a technical question. Our knowledgeable team is standing by to help you get the exact specification you need, delivered on your timeline.