Copper(II) sulfate, PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  CuSO4
Molecular Weight:  159.61g/mol
CAS Number: 7758-98-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 7.3 mmHg ( 25 °C)
Water Solubility 203 g/l (20 °C)
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 200 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Density 3.603 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H315,H319,H410
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 28332500
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
UN Number 3077

Description

Application
Fungicide and pesticide in agriculture. Electroplating and metal processing. Laboratory reagent in chemical experiments. Used in water treatment and algicide products. Educational chemistry demonstrations.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to provide a source of copper ions for chemical reactions industrial processes and biological control. It is also used to prevent fungal growth and algae formation.

General Description
Copper(II) sulfate is a blue crystalline inorganic compound made of copper sulfur and oxygen. It is commonly found as copper sulfate pentahydrate and is widely used in laboratories agriculture and industry.