
Product Details
Product Name: Copper Sulfate | CAS No.: 7758-98-7 |
EC-No.: 231-847-6 | Min. Order: 1ton |
Purity: 99% | Supply Ability: 1000T/M |
Release date: 2025/09/23 |
Copper Sulfate
(CuSO₄)
1. Product Identification
Item | Description |
---|---|
Chemical Name | Copper(II) Sulfate (Cupric Sulfate) |
Common Forms | Pentahydrate (CuSO₄·5H₂O) and Anhydrous (CuSO₄) |
CAS Numbers | Pentahydrate: 7758-99-8; Anhydrous: 7758-98-7 |
Molecular Weights | Pentahydrate: 249.69 g/mol; Anhydrous: 159.61 g/mol |
Appearance | Pentahydrate: bright blue crystals or granules; Anhydrous: white to off-white powder |
Odor | Odorless |
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Property | Pentahydrate | Anhydrous |
---|---|---|
Color | Blue | White/gray |
Solubility in Water (20 °C) | ~32 g/100 mL | Freely soluble |
Density | 2.28 g/cm³ | ~3.6 g/cm³ |
pH (5% solution) | Slightly acidic (pH ~3.5–4.5) | Slightly acidic |
Melting/Decomposition | Loses water of crystallization at ~110 °C | Stable until higher temperature |
3. Applications
Industrial Grade: Electroplating, mining flotation agent, textile mordant, pigments/dyes, fungicides, algaecides, water treatment, wood preservative.
Food/Pharma Grade: Trace mineral supplement, feed additive, nutritional fortification, pharmaceutical formulations, laboratory reagent.
4. Specifications – Industrial vs Food/Pharma Grade
Parameter | Industrial Grade | Food/Pharma Grade (USP/FCC) |
---|---|---|
Assay (CuSO₄·5H₂O) | ≥ 95.0% | 98.0 – 102.0% |
Copper Content (as Cu) | 24 – 25% (typical) | 25.0 – 25.6% |
Appearance | Blue crystals or powder, may contain slight impurities | Uniform blue crystalline powder, free from foreign matter |
Loss on Drying | Not strictly controlled | 33.0 – 36.5% (represents water of crystallization) |
Insoluble Matter | ≤ 0.1 – 0.5% | ≤ 0.005% |
Chloride (Cl⁻) | Not routinely tested or ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.001% |
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) | Present (no limit) | Meets USP/FCC identity tests |
Iron (Fe) | May allow up to 0.1% | ≤ 0.01% |
Lead (Pb) | ≤ 50 ppm | ≤ 2 – 5 ppm |
Arsenic (As) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm |
Other Heavy Metals (Cd, Ni, Hg) | Higher permissible levels | ≤ 1 – 3 ppm (each) |
Microbiological Limits | Not typically tested | Total Plate Count ≤ 1000 cfu/g; Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 cfu/g; absence of pathogens |
5. Regulatory Status
Industrial Grade: Not intended for human consumption; meets technical/agricultural standards.
Food/Pharma Grade: Meets USP, FCC, EP, or other pharmacopeia specifications; Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used according to GMP.
6. Storage & Handling
Storage Conditions: Keep in tightly sealed containers, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Avoid contact with moisture to prevent caking.
Shelf Life: 24–36 months under proper storage conditions.
Handling: Use gloves, protective clothing, and dust mask. Avoid inhalation and prolonged skin contact.
7. Safety Information
Hazards: Harmful if swallowed; causes irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; very toxic to aquatic life.
First Aid:
Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Skin: Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately.
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