Description:
Micromilled CUPROUS OXIDE, PAINT GRADE, RED, MICRO is a red powder, technical grade cuprous oxide, stabilized and free from extraneous impurities. Meets ASTM Designation D912- 81, US Military Specification MIL-P-15169 A, British Admiralty Specification 1150 and French Navy Fascicule G611-Titre 13.
Main Use of Micromilled CUPROUS OXIDE:
Active ingredient in ANTIFOULING MARINE PAINTS.
Specification:
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Property | |
| Cu2O content | min. 97 % |
| Total Cu | min. 86 % |
| Reducing power | min. 97 % |
| Metallic Cu | Traces |
| Cupric Cu | max. 1 % |
| Metals other than Cu | max. 0.5 % |
| Chlorides and sulphates | max. 0.5 % |
| Acetone soluble matter | max. 0.5 % |
| Nitric acid insoluble | max. 0.5 % |
| Stability (decrease in RP) | max. 1.0 % |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Particle size of Cu2o | 95% finer than 5 microns (Br. Standard 3406) |
| 20% finer than 2 microns (Br. Standard 3406) | |
| Wet sieve test | max. 0.01 % on 325 mesh (44 microns), (ASTM:D185) |
| Oil absorption | 11 (ASTM:D185) |
| Moisture | max. 0.1% loss at 105°C |
| Dispersibility | 25 microns (Nordox analysis 36 – available on request) |
| Bulk Density | 1.7 kg/1 (Br. Standard 2955) |
| Packing Density | 2.7 kg/1 (Br. Standard 2955) |
| Specific Weight | 5.8 kg/1 (ASTM 32, Part II) |
Biological Properties
Antifouling : Cu2O is the most versatile toxin against fouling organisms.
Mammalian toxicity : Non-hazardous.
Packaging Details
• 25 kg multiply paper – PE bags
• 500-1000 kg Jumbo Bags
• 100 kg net metal drums
Delivery Time
Immediate
The information provided here is for Micromilled Cuprous Oxide Paint Grade Red. Please contact us for further details.