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• Copper oxide nanoparticles appear as a brownish-black powder. They can be reduced to metallic
copper when exposed to hydrogen or carbon monoxide under high temperature. They are
graded harmful to humans and as dangerous for the environment with adverse effect on aquatic
life.
Chemical Properties
• The chemical properties of copper oxide nanoparticles are outlined in the following table.
• Chemical - CuO
• CAS No. 1317-38-0
• Group Copper 11
• Oxygen 16
• Electronic configuration Copper [Ar] 3d10 4s1
• Oxygen [He] 2s2 2p4
Chemical Composition:
Element Content (%)
• Copper-79.87
• Oxygen- 20.10