Chemical Properties
formula is approximate; compounds are in the form of blue crystal(s) or blue to green powder(s) [MER06] [CRC10]
General Description
Color and form varies from blue crystals to greenish powder; slightly soluble in water and ethanol; soluble in dilute acids and ammonium hydroxide.
Air & Water Reactions
Very slightly soluble in water [Hawley].
Reactivity Profile
Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic is soluble in acids.
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause nasal congestion. EYES: May cause conjunctivitis and edema of eyelids. SKIN: Irritation. INGESTION: Vomiting caused by local irritant and astringent action of ionic copper on stomach and bowel.
Physical properties
Color and form varies from blue crystals to greenish powder; slightly soluble in water and ethanol; soluble in dilute acids and ammonium hydroxide.