Cupric Nitrate, 100g Patinas,Copper,Brass, Bronze, Jewelry, Sculpture

Description

Cupric Nitrate, trihydrate, 100g
Chemical Formula:
Cu(NO
3
)
2
- 3H
2
O
Appearance:
Bright blue crystalline
Chemical Grade:
Lab
Quantity:
100g
CAS:
10031-43-3
Cupric (or Copper) Nitrate appears as blue crystals. It is soluble in water and alcohol and is an oxidizer. Popular in copper patina solutions. It also serves as a mordant in textile dyeing. Other uses include electroplating, creating various finishes on metals, and in paints.
Please see our
Patinas for Metal Artists
page for a list of popular chemical patina recipes.