Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate

General Properties and Industrial Significance:

Copper sulfate pentahydrate (chemical formula: CuSO₄·5H₂O) is a bright blue, crystalline compound that is the most common form of copper sulfate.
 

Applications:

• Agriculture:

1. Fungicide: Controls fungal diseases like mildew, leaf spots, and blight in crops.

2. Algaecide: Used to control algae in water bodies and irrigation systems.

3. Micronutrient fertilizer: Supplies copper, an essential trace element for plant growth.

• Animal Feed:

1. Added in small amounts to livestock feed to prevent copper deficiency.

• Industry and Lab:

1. Used in electroplating, textile dyeing, and leather treatment.