Cupric Oxide, Ammoniated, TS (Schweitzer's Reagent)
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This article is compiled based on the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) – 2025 Edition
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Dissolve 10 g of cupric sulfate in 100 mL of water, add sufficient sodium hydroxide solution (1 in 5) to precipitate the copper hydroxide, collect
the latter on a filter, and wash free from sulfate with cold water. Dissolve the precipitate, which must be kept wet during the entire process, in the minimum quantity of ammonia TS necessary for complete solution.
