Copper sulfate is used as a fungicide, algaecide, root killer, and herbicide in both agriculture and non-agricultural settings. It is also used as an antimicrobial and molluscicide.
Also used as a drying agent in the anhydrous form. Its industrial uses include textiles, leather, wood, batteries, ink, petroleum, paint, and metal.
Uses
Copper sulfate is used to etch zinc plates for intaglio printmaking, and may be used in vegetable dyeing.
Benefits
• A great molluscicide for controlling pests like snails and slugs
• Destroys algae and bacteria in swimming pools
• Controls bacteria and fungus growth on fruits, vegetables, and other crops
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
A popular raw material for producing other types of copper salts.
Caution
Copper Sulphate Powder, popularly known as Cupric Sulfate, is an inorganic, anhydrous salt that is odourless and highly soluble in water. It is created by treating cupric oxide with sulfuric acid and appears as a bright blue powder, also known as blue vitriol. It is mainly used as an algaecide for pools and for agricultural purposes as a pesticide, germicide, feed additive, and soil additive.
Copper Sulphate Powder also serves as a raw material in the preparation of other copper compounds, and as a topically applied fungicide, bactericide, and astringent. It is helpful for overly alkaline environments, remedying plant fungi, unwanted root growth, and algae growth.