Copper Sulphate Commercial Grade

Copper Sulphate Commercial Grade This salt exists as a series of compounds that differ in their degree of hydration. The anhydrous form is a pale green or gray-white powder, whereas the pentahydrate, the most commonly encountered salt is bright blue. It is used in Organic synthesis, as an herbicide, fungicide, pesticide. Mixed with Lime it is called Bordeaux Mixture to control fungus on grapes and other berries. Most species of algae can be controlled with very low concentrations of Copper Sulphate. Other applications include hair dyes, coloring glass, processing of leather and textiles.

Specifications:


1 Assay as CuSO4 .5H2O % 99.2% Min
2 Total copper content as Cu 25.0% Min
3 Matter insoluble in H2O 0.1% Max
4 Iron as Fe 1000 ppm Max
5 Chlorine as Cl 300 ppm Max
6 PH of 5% solution at 25oC 3.5