Copper(II) pyrophosphate is an inorganic copper salt with the chemical formula Cu₂P₂O₇. This compound is characterized by its blue-green to grayish color and usually occurs as a fine powder. It is a pyrophosphate of copper(II), meaning it is composed of two copper ions (Cu²⁺) and one pyrophosphate ion (P₂O₇⁴⁻).
The substance is poorly soluble in water but valued for its stability and specific properties, especially in chemical processes where phosphates play a role. Copper(II) pyrophosphate is synthetically produced and used in various industrial, laboratory, and electrochemical processes.
Properties of Copper(II) Pyrophosphate
Chemical name: Copper(II) pyrophosphate
Molecular formula: Cu₂P₂O₇
Molar mass: approx. 285.61 g/mol
Appearance: Gray-blue to blue-green powder
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in acids
Stability: Thermally stable, decomposes at high temperatures
CAS number: 10102-90-6
EC number: 236-634-1
Hazard statements (H-phrases):
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life