When solutions of cupric perchlorate (10−6to 10−2M) are mixed with solutions containing nonequivalent quantities (concentrations) of xanthate (O-alkyl-dithiocarbonate) ions, clear solutions containing soluble nonionic and ionic complexes are obtained, despite the fact that the solubility product for a given metal xanthate salt may be exceeded by several orders of magnitude. Ultraviolet and visible (UV and VIS) spectroscopy, and dc and ac differential polarography have been employed to study these complex species.