What is Copper Chromite?
Copper Chromite
Copper Chromite (Copper-chromium inorganic system) for Laser Marking Pigments and LDS/MID.
Technical owner: Aurexene Materials Engineering Team · Last updated: 2026-07-26
What It Is Not
- Copper Chromite is not a copper-chromium metal alloy; it is a copper chromite oxide catalyst material.
When Not to Use It
- Do not use Copper Chromite when chromium- or copper-containing catalyst chemistry is prohibited by the formulation, market, or disposal route.
Intrinsic Screening Summary
- Identity screen
- Copper-chromium inorganic system; Fine inorganic powder
- Intrinsic feature
- Copper Chromite requires source-backed function review before public grade-level positioning. depends on composition, form, processing route, and the linked application requirements.
Application Fit
Selection & Validation Framework
| Decision Question | Material-Level Answer |
|---|---|
| Integration and processing criteria | Required for: Laser Marking Pigments, LDS/MID, and Catalysis. Measure: particle distribution; settling; redispersion; storage stability; moisture exposure. Sample state: final host formulation or part state. Failure signals: Use when evaluating Laser Marking Pigments / LDS/MID / Catalysis formulations or systems.. |
Material Identity & Specification Status
Approved values for Particle size, Density, Purity, and Packaging are not published; confirm them during quotation or sample review.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Copper-chromium inorganic system |
| CAS / identity | 12053-18-8 |
| Morphology | Fine inorganic powder |
| Storage | Dry sealed container |
Why It Works
| Structure | Function | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Cu2Cr2O5; Black powder; APS | Copper Chromite requires source-backed function review before public grade-level positioning. depends on composition, form, processing route, and the linked application requirements. |
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Technical Guides
| Technical Guide | Summary |
|---|---|
| Active Phase, Precursor, Promoter, and Support: Separating Material Roles in Catalyst Design | Active Phase, Precursor, Promoter, and Support: Separating Material Roles in Catalyst Design — a method-conditioned engineering guide for Catalysis covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
| Blistering, Delamination, Over-Etching, Carbonization, and Polymer Damage | Blistering, Delamination, Over-Etching, Carbonization, and Polymer Damage — a method-conditioned engineering guide for LDS/MID covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
| Calcination, Reduction, Oxidation, and Atmosphere Control During Catalyst Activation | Calcination, Reduction, Oxidation, and Atmosphere Control During Catalyst Activation — a method-conditioned engineering guide for Catalysis covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
| Choosing a Measurement Method Based on the Engineering Decision It Must Support | Choosing a Measurement Method Based on the Engineering Decision It Must Support — a method-conditioned engineering guide for Catalysis covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
| Cleaning, Conditioning, Electroless Copper Deposition, and Subsequent Plating | Cleaning, Conditioning, Electroless Copper Deposition, and Subsequent Plating — a method-conditioned engineering guide for LDS/MID covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
Commercial Availability
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Sample status: Sample availability requires confirmation
Commercial details are not published until the source and verification fields are complete and the Supplier Data Packet is signed by the sales owner, technical reviewer, and resource/compliance owner. Request current grade, form, sample, packaging, and delivery confirmation.
Documents & Inquiry
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Technical Data Sheet
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Safety Data Sheet
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Grade, Sample & Qualification Support
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