Product Overview
Basic Copper Carbonate is a professional plating salt supplied by QLQ for zipper, hardware and metal-finishing plants. Standard packing: 25KG/BAG. Regular supply for customers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and other markets, with export-standard packing and documentation.
Product Identity (Encyclopaedia Card)
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Chemical name | Basic Copper Carbonate |
| Chemical formula | Cu2(OH)2CO3 |
| CAS number | 12069-69-1 |
| Appearance | Green powder |
| Grade / type | Technical grade |
| Standard packing | 25 kg PP woven bag or kraft paper bag with PE inner liner; 25 kg fibre drum |
What it is and what it does. Basic copper carbonate is the neutralising and copper-supplying salt used to raise the copper content of acid copper baths and to adjust colouring solutions without adding free acid.
- Green powder that dissolves in acid to give copper ions; unlike copper sulfate it adds no sulfate.
- Used when the bath is low in metal but the acid content is already correct.
- Also used in the preparation of antique and verdigris type colouring solutions.
Typical Use in a Plating / Finishing Line
| Item | Typical guidance |
|---|
| Acid copper top-up | Add slowly with vigorous agitation; about 0.5 kg raises 1000 L by about 0.28 g/L copper |
| Antiquing make-up | As specified by the colouring formulation |
| Analysis | Dissolve and titrate for copper before use |
Safety, Handling & Storage
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
| Hazard classification | Harmful / toxic (GHS06/08 depending on the metal) + skin sensitiser |
| Personal protective equipment | Nitrile gloves, goggles, dust mask, coverall; no eating or smoking in the work area |
| Spill / first aid | Sweep up dry, place in a labelled drum, rinse the area; do not discharge metal-bearing solution to drains |
| Storage | Dry, ventilated store, keep bags closed; segregate from acids, oxidisers and food; keep a COA and an MSDS with each batch |
| Transport | Classified and packed according to IATA/IMDG for the hazard class; UN number and packing group stated on the shipping documents |
Quality Documents Shipped With Every Batch
| Document | Comment |
|---|
| COA (certificate of analysis) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| MSDS (safety data sheet) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Packing list | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Commercial invoice | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Certificate of origin on request | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
Buyer Questions We Answer Every Week
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| Why is addition done slowly? | Because dissolution releases carbon dioxide and a fast addition can foam over the tank. |
| Can it be used instead of copper sulfate? | Yes when the sulfate content must not be increased; otherwise copper sulfate is cheaper. |
| Product Name | Basic Copper Carbonate |
| Category | Plating Salt |
| Standard Packing | 25KG/BAG |
| Net Weight | 25 KG per bag |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or granules |
| MOQ | 1 drum / 1 bag |
| Delivery | 7-15 days after payment confirmation |
Key Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|
| Purity / Assay | Industrial grade, COA available on request |
| Packaging Material | Woven bag with PE liner |
| Shelf Life | 12 months in sealed original packing |
| Origin | China |
| Documents | COA, MSDS, packing list, commercial invoice |
Packing & Storage
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
| Temperature | 5-35 °C, away from direct sunlight |
| Humidity | Dry, ventilated warehouse; keep sealed against moisture |
| Stacking | Max 4 layers for drums, follow pallet markings for bags |
| Shelf Check | FEFO - first expired, first out |
Precautions
- Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles when handling
- Read MSDS before first use; keep away from incompatible materials
- Spill: collect with inert absorbent, do not wash into drains
- Store locked, out of reach of untrained personnel
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| Can you provide COA / MSDS? | Yes, COA and MSDS are provided with every shipment. |
| What is the MOQ? | MOQ is 1 bag / 1 drum. Mixed loading of different chemicals is accepted. |
| Do you provide dosing guidance? | Yes, QLQ engineers provide free bath set-up and dosing consultation based on Hull-cell results. |
| How about shipping? | 7-15 days by sea or air depending on quantity and destination port. |
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