Basic copper carbonate

High-purity malachite green amorphous powder, widely used in advanced PCB manufacturing, catalyst synthesis, and fine chemicals.

Basic copper carbonate powder
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Hazard Characteristics

Harmful if swallowed; skin and serious eye irritation. Heat or acids may release harmful dust or vapours. Toxic to aquatic life.

Applications

Malachite-green amorphous cupric carbonate basic: soluble in acid or ammonia, decomposes on heat; copper source for electroplating, synthesis, and copper compounds. Used in electronics manufacturing, surface finishing, PCB copper plating, anti-corrosion and conductive wet work, catalysts, pigments, agrochemical and feed additive intermediates, pyrotechnics, and copper oxide preparation.

PCB Manufacturing & Electronic Materials

PCB Manufacturing & Electronic Materials

PCBs, copper electroplating, surface treatment, anti-corrosion processes, conductive wet processes, chemical synthesis.

Catalysts & Fine Chemicals

Catalysts & Fine Chemicals

Pigments, catalysts, agrochemical intermediates, feed additive intermediates, pyrotechnics, copper oxide preparation.

Key Features

Excellent Physicochemical Stability

Density of 3.85, decomposes at 200°C. Insoluble in water but easily soluble in acids and ammonia, providing convenient processing conditions for subsequent chemical reactions.

High-Purity Copper Source

Electronic-grade material is controlled to high copper (as Cu) with very low trace impurities, supporting consistent performance in sensitive electronics and catalyst routes.

Versatile Application Potential

Combining multiple functions such as anti-corrosion, conductivity, and catalysis, it is a versatile basic material spanning across electronics, chemicals, agriculture, and other industries.

Strong Copper-Dissolution Activity

Readily soluble in acidic and ammoniacal media, releasing copper steadily in electroplating, chemical synthesis, and copper salt preparation.

Controllable Powder Properties

Particle size, fineness, and dispersibility can be tailored for accurate dosing, mixing in reactions, and downstream formulation.

Product Parameters

Element (inspection item)Electronic grade specification rangeIndustrial grade specification rangeInspection result
Copper (Cu) (as Cu)≥56.00%≥54.00%56.20%
Iron (Fe)≤0.001%0.00012%
Zinc (Zn)≤0.001%0.00001%
Lead (Pb)≤0.0005%0.00001%
Nickel (Ni)≤0.001%0.00003%
Manganese (Mn)≤0.0005%0.00001%
Calcium (Ca)≤0.001%0.00027%
Magnesium (Mg)≤0.001%0.00002%
Chlorine (Cl)≤0.0015%0.0005%
Acid insoluble matter≤0.003%0.0003%
Dissolution rate in acid≤30 s10 s

Highlight

Manufacturing · Continuous roasting

Zhongan Copper is the only manufacturer in China equipped with a fully automatic continuous roasting furnace system for copper oxide powder production.

Core systems

  • Automatic sheet cutting machine
  • Fully automatic centrifuge
  • Custom loading & unloading system
  • Robotic arms
  • Automatic palletizing
  • Full-process automatic control system

From loading and unloading through packaging, the entire flow is under automated control.

Wide view of the automated plant interior with centrifuges, conveyors, and continuous process equipment.
Factory floor with stainless centrifuge line, safety railings, and yellow robotic arm beside processing units.
Yellow industrial robotic arm integrated with conveyors and automated material handling.

Material Information

CAS No.
12069-69-1
Formula
CuCO3·Cu(OH)2
Molecular Weight
221.11
Appearance
Light green amorphous powder
Product Form
Powder

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