Chemical Formula: CuSO? · 5H?O
Molecular Weight: 249.68 g/mol

Description:
Copper Sulphate, commonly available as the pentahydrate form, is a bright blue crystalline solid widely used in agriculture, electroplating, chemical synthesis, and analytical laboratories. It is highly soluble in water, producing a characteristic blue solution due to hydrated copper ions.

It serves as a source of Cu²? ions and exhibits fungicidal, algicidal, and catalytic properties. The compound decomposes upon heating and is available in both crystal and anhydrous powder forms depending on application needs.

Applications

Agriculture:

• Used as a fungicide, algaecide, and micronutrient fertilizer (for correction of copper deficiency in crops).

• Component of Bordeaux mixture for controlling fungal diseases.

Electroplating & Metal Treatment:

• Used in electroplating baths, copper refining, and as an electrolyte in metal finishing.

Chemical Industry:

• Employed in catalyst production, dye and pigment manufacturing, and analytical reagents.

Textile & Leather:

• Utilized as a mordant in dyeing and for leather preservation.

Water Treatment:

• Acts as an algaecide in industrial water systems and swimming pools.