Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate

Copper sulfate pentahydrate, with the chemical formula CuSO4 · 5H2O, is a blue crystalline solid that contains copper, sulfur, oxygen, and water molecules. It is commonly referred to as blue vitriol or bluestone. The “pentahydrate” designation indicates that each molecule of copper sulfate is associated with five water molecules.

Industrial Applications: Copper sulfate pentahydrate has several industrial uses:

• Agriculture: It is used as a fungicide and algaecide in agriculture to control fungal diseases on crops and to kill algae in ponds and water reservoirs.
• Mining: It is employed in the mining industry for ore flotation, where it helps separate valuable minerals from waste material.
• Electroplating: It is used in electroplating processes to deposit a layer of copper onto metal surfaces, providing corrosion resistance and improving conductivity.
• Wood Preservative: It is utilized as a wood preservative to protect against fungal decay and wood-boring insects.
• Dyeing and Printing: It is used in the textile industry for dyeing and printing fabrics.