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The tetrachlorocuprate ion is a [[Chloro complex|chloro complex]] of copper, represented by the formula [CuCl<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>.
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The tetrachlorocuprate ion is a chloro complex of copper, represented by the formula '''[CuCl<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>'''.
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==Properties==
 
==Properties==
 
The tetrachlorocuprate ion is hard to get in solid form, but is rather easy to calcinate. Tetrachlorocuprate ions react violently with [[aluminium]] to form fine [[copper]] and aluminium(III) ions. In solution, the tetrachlorocuprate ion is bright green.
 
The tetrachlorocuprate ion is hard to get in solid form, but is rather easy to calcinate. Tetrachlorocuprate ions react violently with [[aluminium]] to form fine [[copper]] and aluminium(III) ions. In solution, the tetrachlorocuprate ion is bright green.
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==Production==
 
==Production==
[[File:Tetrachlorocupric_acid_with_copper.jpg|thumb|230px|Reaction of copper, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide, showing the distinct green color of tetrachlorocuprate.]]This [[Complex ion|complex]] is generally produced by the addition of copper (II) ions to chloride ions. One easy method is by ading copper metal to a solution of [[hydrochloric acid]] and [[hydrogen peroxide]], which forms [[tetrachlorocupric acid]], the acid of the tetrachlorocuprate ion.
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This complex is generally produced by the addition of copper (II) ions to chloride ions. One easy method is by ading copper metal to a solution of [[hydrochloric acid]] and [[hydrogen peroxide]], which forms [[tetrachlorocupric acid]], the acid of the tetrachlorocuprate ion.
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==Projects==
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*PCB etchant
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*Make coordination complexes
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==Gallery==
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<gallery widths="200" position="center" columns="4" orientation="none">
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Tetrachlorocupric acid with copper by Zts16.jpg|Reaction of copper, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide, showing the distinct green color of tetrachlorocuprate.
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</gallery>
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==References==
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===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
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*[http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=30117 Thermochromic Tetrachlorocuprate]
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[[Category:Chemical compounds]]
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[[Category:Inorganic compounds]]
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[[Category:Copper compounds]]
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[[Category:Coordination complexes]]
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[[Category:Copper complexes]]
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[[Category:Acids]]
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[[Category:Anions]]
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[[Category:Polyatomic ions]]
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[[Category:Materials stable only in solution]]

Latest revision as of 20:16, 26 December 2022

Tetrachlorocuprate structure

The tetrachlorocuprate ion is a chloro complex of copper, represented by the formula [CuCl4]2-.

Properties

The tetrachlorocuprate ion is hard to get in solid form, but is rather easy to calcinate. Tetrachlorocuprate ions react violently with aluminium to form fine copper and aluminium(III) ions. In solution, the tetrachlorocuprate ion is bright green.

Production

This complex is generally produced by the addition of copper (II) ions to chloride ions. One easy method is by ading copper metal to a solution of hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide, which forms tetrachlorocupric acid, the acid of the tetrachlorocuprate ion.

Projects

  • PCB etchant
  • Make coordination complexes

Gallery


References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads