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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Handbook data are considered to be from a trusted source.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 90th edition.
Author:
Lide, D.R.
Year:
2009
Bibliographic source:
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. Boca Raton, London, New York.

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
Handbook data.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: Not stated

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Copper sulphide
EC Number:
215-271-2
EC Name:
Copper sulphide
Cas Number:
1317-40-4
Molecular formula:
CuS
IUPAC Name:
sulfanylidenecopper

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
507 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Melts with transformation.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Copper sulphide has a melting point of 507 °C (with transformation).