Title: Cupric Tungstate(VI)
CAS Registry Number: 13587-35-4
Synonyms: Cupric wolframate
Molecular Formula: CuO4W
Molecular Weight: 311.38
Percent Composition: Cu 20.41%, O 20.55%, W 59.04%
Line Formula: CuWO4
Literature References: Prepn: Kosek
et al., Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun. 24, 2034 (1959).
Derivative Type: Dihydrate
Properties: Light green powder. Becomes brown to greyish-yellow on heating, with loss of H2O. Practically insol in water. Slightly sol in acetic acid; sol in NH3, H3PO4; dec by mineral acids.
Use: In semiconductors, nuclear reactors; as catalyst for polyester formation.