Copper oxides and hydroxides

HS v2022 Code: 282550

About copper oxides and hydroxides

HS code 282550 covers copper oxides and hydroxides, which are important industrial chemicals with a wide range of applications. These compounds are essential raw materials for various industries, including metallurgy, electronics, and chemical manufacturing. They play a crucial role in the production of copper-based alloys, pigments, catalysts, and other specialized products that are vital to the global economy.

Production process

Copper oxides and hydroxides are typically produced through the oxidation of copper metal or the precipitation of copper salts. The most common production methods involve the roasting of copper ores or the electrolytic oxidation of copper in aqueous solutions. These processes result in the formation of various copper oxide and hydroxide compounds, which are then purified and processed for specific industrial applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of copper oxides and hydroxides include copper metal, copper ores or concentrates, and various chemical reagents such as acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Additionally, specialized equipment like furnaces, reactors, and filtration systems are necessary for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 282550 are copper(II) oxide (CuO), copper(I) oxide (Cu2O), and copper hydroxide (Cu(OH)2). These compounds find applications in 282200 Copper oxides and hydroxides, 282300 Metallic oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, and 284700 Catalysts, among other industries. They are used in the production of copper-based alloys, pigments, catalysts, and various chemical intermediates.

Revisions to 282550

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 282550. The most recent 1 version of this code (282550) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 282550.

Family tree for copper oxides and hydroxides

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2825'>2825: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282550'>282550: Copper oxides and hydroxides</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282510'>282510: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282520'>282520: Lithium oxide and hydroxide</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282530'>282530: Vanadium oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282540'>282540: Nickel oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282560'>282560: Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282570'>282570: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282580'>282580: Antimony oxides</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282590'>282590: Inorganic bases, metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides; n.e.c. in heading no. 2825</a>"]

    

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