Abstract

In this study, cupric oxide powder was prepared from copper powder using a thermal oxidation method. The copper powder was produced by electroless deposition method using ascorbic acid as a chemical reducing agent. The oxide powder product was synthesized at 500°C for 5 h. The metallic copper and oxide powder were characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Based on results from these analytical techniques, it was determined that cupric oxide was successfully synthesized from the thermal treatment of copper powder and was in agglomerated state.

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