Name: Copper sulfate

English name: cupric sulfate

Chemical formula: CuSO₄

Molecular weight: 159.61

CAS Registry Number: 7758-98-7

EINECS accession number: 231-847-6

Melting point: 560℃

Water solubility: soluble in water

Density: 3.606 (g/mL 25ºC)

External view: white or off-white crystal

use

1. Used as an analytical reagent, for example, it can be used in biology to configure Fehling's reagent for identifying reducing sugars and Biuret reagent for identifying proteins.

2. Used as a food-grade chelating agent and clarifying agent, used in the production process of preserved eggs and wine.

3. Industrial field. Used to make other copper salts.

4. In the agricultural field, Bordeaux mixture is mixed with lime water to be used as a fungicide to control fungi on crops and prevent fruits from rot.

5. Used as a dehydrating agent for alcohols and organic compounds. Gas desiccant.

6. Used as an emetic in the medical field.