What is Copper Oxide?
Copper Oxide refers to two distinct copper oxide compounds: Cupric Oxide (CuO), a black to brownish-black powder where copper is in its +2 oxidation state, and Cuprous Oxide (Cu2O), a reddish powder where copper is in its +1 oxidation state. Both forms are valued across diverse industrial applications including ceramics, glass manufacturing, agriculture, and animal nutrition, owing to copper's unique catalytic, colouring, and biological properties.
Polychem Industries supplies Copper Oxide in industrial and agricultural grades to ceramic and glass manufacturers, agrochemical formulators, and animal feed companies across India and internationally. Copper's essential role as a plant and animal micronutrient, combined with its valuable colouring and catalytic properties in industrial applications, makes Copper Oxide a versatile raw material across multiple sectors.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | Black to brownish-black powder | 98%+ (Industrial / Agricultural Grade) | Industrial | Ceramics, glass, pigments, catalysts, electronics |
| Agricultural Grade | Powder | 97%+ | Agricultural / Feed | Fungicides, animal feed micronutrient supplement |
Applications & Uses
Ceramics & Glass Colouring
Widely used as a colouring agent in ceramic glazes and glass manufacturing, producing characteristic blue, green, or red colours depending on the specific copper oxide form, firing conditions, and glaze chemistry used.
Agricultural Fungicides
Used as an active ingredient in copper-based fungicide formulations for crop protection, providing effective control of various fungal diseases in fruit, vegetable, and field crop production.
Animal Feed Micronutrient
Agricultural Grade Copper Oxide is used as a copper supplement in animal feed formulations, providing this essential trace mineral required for various metabolic and enzymatic functions in livestock and poultry.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Used in certain electronic and semiconductor applications taking advantage of copper oxide's specific electrical and catalytic properties in specialised material science applications.
Battery & Catalyst Applications
Used in certain battery chemistry formulations and as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various industrial chemical processes requiring copper's specific catalytic activity.
Wood Preservation & Antifouling
Used as a component in certain wood preservative formulations and marine antifouling paints, taking advantage of copper's biocidal properties against fungal decay and marine organism attachment.
Technical Specifications
Copper Oxide — Key Properties
Why Source Copper Oxide from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial Grade and Agricultural Grade available
- Both Cupric Oxide (CuO) and Cuprous Oxide (Cu2O) forms available on request
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Reliable bulk supply for ceramics, agriculture and feed manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
