Copper Sulfate

Copper (II) sulfate, also known as cupric sulfate or copper sulphate, is an important agrochemical. It is a pale green or gray-white powder salt which exists as part of a series of compounds that differ in their degree of hydration. Other names for copper (II) sulfate are "blue vitriol" and "bluestone".

It is often use as herbicide, fungicide or pesticide. Copper sulfate pentahydrate is a fungicide. Mixed with lime, it is called Bordeaux mixture and used to control fungus on grapes, melons, and other berries. Another application is Cheshunt compound, a mixture of copper sulfate and ammonium carbonate used in horticulture to prevent damping off in seedlings.

Notice: Copper Sulfate is an highly controlled chemical, and is not available with us, neither could it be purchase from us. This page, and some others, have been created solely for educational purposes.

However, due to its effects on the environment and agricultural crops, the use of copper sulphate across the globe have been highly controlled. If you are in need of it for fungi control as fungicide, there are better alternative chemicals which are use, one of such is Ridomil. You can purchase this from us, by sending us an email or calling the phone numbers above.

Copper Sulfate is also use in swimming pools as algicide. A dilute solution of copper sulfate is used to treat aquarium fish for parasitic infections, and is also used to remove snails from aquariums. Most species of algae can be controlled with very low concentrations of copper sulfate.

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