Title: Cupric Tungstate(VI)

CAS Registry Number: 13587-35-4

Additional Names: Cupric wolframate

Molecular Formula: CuO4W

Molecular Weight: 311.38

Percent Composition: Cu 20.41%, O 20.55%, W 59.04%

Line Formula: CuWO4

Literature References: Prepn: Kosek et al., Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun. 24, 2034 (1959).

 

Derivative Type: Dihydrate

Properties: Light green powder. Becomes brown to greyish-yellow on heating, with loss of H2O. Practically insol in water. Slightly sol in acetic acid; sol in NH3, H3PO4; dec by mineral acids.

 

Use: In semiconductors, nuclear reactors; as catalyst for polyester formation.