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Definition of cuprous

Cuprous
Cuprous Cu"prous (k?"pr?s), a. [From Cuprum.] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper; -- said of those compounds of copper in which this element is present in its highest proportion.

Meaning of cuprous from wikipedia

- two simplified equations: 2 Cu2S + 3 O2 → 2 Cu2O + 2 SO2 Cuprous oxide reacts with cuprous sulfide to convert to blister copper upon heating 2 Cu2O +...
- Copper(I) oxide or cuprous oxide is the inorganic compound with the formula Cu2O. It is one of the prin****l oxides of copper, the other being copper(II)...
- Copper(I) sulfate, also known as cuprous sulfate, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cu2SO4. It is a white solid, in contrast to copper(II)...
- simple copper(I) compound derived from an oxyanion is cuprous perchlorate. On the other hand, cuprous sulfate is known. The nitrate salt of the acetonitrile...
- Copper(I) chloride, commonly called cuprous chloride, is the lower chloride of copper, with the formula CuCl. The substance is a white solid sparingly...
- can spread the condition. Bronze disease is the chloride corrosion of cuprous (copper-based) artifacts. It was originally thought to be caused by bacteria...
- involves roasting, to give Cu2O and sulfur dioxide: Cu2S + O2 → 2 Cu + SO2 Cuprous oxide readily converts to copper metal upon heating. Two forms (a dimorphism)...
- iodide is the inorganic compound with the formula CuI. It is also known as cuprous iodide. It is useful in a variety of applications ranging from organic...
- Copper(I) thiocyanate (or cuprous thiocyanate) is a coordination polymer with formula CuSCN. It is an air-stable, white solid used as a precursor for...
- Copper(I) bromide Names Other names Cuprous bromide Identifiers CAS Number 7787-70-4 Y 3D model (JSmol) Interactive image ChemSpider 22995 Y ECHA InfoCard...