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Chemical Formula:  Cu2(NO3)(OH)3

Composition:

    Copper     52.93% Cu    66.25%  CuO

    Hydrogen   1.26% H    11.25% H2O

    Nitrogen     5.83% N     22.49%  N2O5

    Oxygen     39.98% O

Molecular Weight = 240.12 gm

Cell Dimensions:   a = 5.592, b = 6.075, c = 13.812

Axial Ratios:          a:b:c =0.9204:1:2.2735

Crystal System:    Orthorhombic - Disphenoidal

Space Group:       P 212121 (19)

 

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