Copper Sulfate
(Copper Sulfate pentahydrate, cupric sulfate, Blue vitriol, blue stone, blue copperas)
CAS 7758-99-8 ; EINECS 231-847-6 ; CuSO4.5H2O
Appearance : Blue crystals or blue or blue crystalline granules or powder, white when dehydrated
Properties :
- Slowly efflorescing in water
- Nauseous metallic taste
- Soluble in water and methanol
- Slightly soluble in alcohol and glycerol
- Density : 2.284
Derivation :
Action of dilute sulfuric acid on copper or copper oxide (often as oxide ores) in large quantities with evaporation and crystallization
Grade : Technical, Electroplating, CP, NF, also sold as monohydrate. Available as crystals or powder.
Hazard: toxic by ingestion, strong irritant.
Use : Agriculture (Soil additive, pesticides, Bordeaux mixture), feed additive, germicides, textile mordant, electroplated coating, wood preservative, process engraving and lithography, synthetic rubber, pigments. The anhydrous salt is used as dehydrating agent.
Copper Sulfate Technical Grade
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