25 kg/drum, 25kg/bag, 1kg/bag or on the requirement of client.
Delivery Detail
20-30days
Applications of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O)
Copper sulfate pentahydrate (blue vitriol) is a versatile inorganic compound with wide-ranging uses in agriculture, industry, chemistry, and more. Below are its key applications:
1. Agriculture
Fungicide & Pesticide
Bordeaux mixture: A blend of CuSO4 and lime used to control fungal diseases (e.g., mildew, blight) in grapes, potatoes, and other crops.
Seed treatment: Prevents fungal infections in seeds.
Herbicide: Controls algae in water bodies and invasive plants like duckweed.
Animal Feed Additive
Provides essential copper for livestock growth (in trace amounts).
Prevents copper deficiency in cattle and poultry.
2. Industry & Manufacturing
Electroplating & Metal Processing
Electroplating baths: Used for copper coating on steel and other metals.
Metal etching: In PCB (printed circuit board) manufacturing.
Mining & Metallurgy:
Mineral flotation agent: Separates metals (e.g., zinc, lead) from ores.
Copper refining: Electrolyte in copper purification.
Textile & Dyeing
Mordant in dyeing: Fixes dyes to fabrics (e.g., indigo).
Synthetic fiber production: Catalyst in rayon manufacturing.
3. Chemical & Laboratory Uses
Reagent & Catalyst
Chemical synthesis: Oxidizing agent or catalyst in organic reactions.
Educational experiments: Demonstrates crystallization, redox reactions, and electrochemistry.
Analytical Chemistry
Biuret reagent: Detects proteins in biochemical tests.
Fehling's solution: Tests for reducing sugars (e.g., glucose).
4. Water Treatment & Environmental
Algaecide: Kills algae in ponds, reservoirs, and swimming pools.
Wastewater treatment: Removes phosphates and controls odor.
5. Other Applications
Wood preservative: Protects against fungi and insects.
Battery electrolytes: Used in some non-rechargeable batteries.
Art & Pigments: Historical use in pigments (e.g., verdigris).
Safety Note
Toxic to aquatic life - use cautiously in water bodies.
Harmful if ingested (causes nausea, liver damage); handle with PPE.
Summary
Copper sulfate pentahydrate is indispensable in: Agriculture (fungicides, feed additives) Industry (electroplating, mining, textiles) Chemistry (reagent, catalyst, education) Water treatment (algaecide, purification)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
QWhat is the CAS registry number of Copper sulfate pentahydrate?
The CAS number for Copper sulfate pentahydrate is 7758-99-8.
QHow is Copper sulfate pentahydrate used in agriculture?
In agriculture, it is mainly used as a fungicide and pesticide (such as in Bordeaux mixture to control mildew and blight), for seed treatments to prevent fungal infections, as an algaecide in water bodies, and as a trace mineral additive in animal feed to prevent copper deficiency.
QWhat are the key physical properties of this compound?
It has a molecular weight of 249.68, a density of 2.284, a boiling point of 330ºC at 760 mmHg, and a melting point of 110 °C. It is highly soluble in water, with a solubility of 320 g/L at 20 ºC.
QWhat packaging options and delivery times are available?
For liquids, it is supplied in 200L drums, 20L drums, 1L bottles, 500ml bottles, 250ml bottles, or 100ml bottles. For solids, standard packaging includes 25 kg drums, 25kg bags, or 1kg bags. The standard delivery timeline is 20-30 days.
QWhat safety measures should be followed when handling it?
Since Copper sulfate pentahydrate is toxic to aquatic organisms and harmful if ingested (potentially causing nausea and liver damage), it should always be handled with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and kept out of natural water courses.
QDoes this compound have industrial uses outside of agriculture?
Yes, it is widely used in electroplating baths for copper coating, metal etching in PCB manufacturing, mineral flotation in metallurgy, copper refining, as a dye-fixing mordant in textiles, and in synthetic fiber production.
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