Cupric oxide (CuO) is a versatile inorganic compound with significant industrial and niche applications. Its primary use lies in the ceramics industry. Added to glazes and glass, it produces beautiful green, blue, or sometimes red colors, depending on the firing conditions and composition. It acts as a flux, lowering the melting temperature. In the chemical industry, cupric oxide serves as a crucial catalyst. It facilitates important reactions like the oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and is used in processes for producing other chemicals, including methanol synthesis from syngas. Within electronics, cupric oxide finds application due to its semiconducting properties. It is used in certain types of gas sensors, detecting combustible or toxic gases. It also functions as a p-type material in thin-film transistors and photovoltaic cells. Historically and still in some regions, cupric oxide was employed as an agricultural fungicide, particularly against diseases in potatoes and tomatoes. Its use is declining due to environmental and toxicity concerns. In metallurgy, cupric oxide is utilized in processes for extracting copper from ores and in thermite welding mixtures for joining copper components. Minor uses include its role as a pigment in specific paints, plastics, and inks, contributing black or brown hues, and in pyrotechnics for creating blue flame effects. Its reactivity also makes it useful in laboratory settings for various analytical procedures.
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