Copper sulfate is an inorganic compound belonging to the family of copper salts, widely used in laboratories and numerous industrial processes. The most common form is copper sulfate pentahydrate, identified by CAS number 7758-99-8 and characterized by the chemical formula CuSO₄·5H₂O. This compound typically appears as intense blue crystals and is also known as copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate.
Thanks to its chemical properties, copper sulfate is used as a reagent in analytical chemistry, as a raw material for industrial processes, and as a component in various technical formulations. Pro-Eko Srl supplies this substance within its catalog of chemical reagents and technical products for laboratory and industrial use, providing technical documentation and batch traceability management.
Chemical Data and Identification :
Chemical name: copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
CAS number: 7758-99-8
Molecular formula: CuSO₄·5H₂O
IUPAC name: copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
Synonyms: copper sulfate, blue vitriol, rame solfato
Commercial form: blue crystals
Chemical-Physical Properties :
Copper (Cu): 25.62%
Insoluble in water: 0.005%
pH (5% aqueous solution): 4
Iron (Fe): 7 ppm
Lead (Pb): 2 ppm
Nickel (Ni): 2 ppm
Chlorides: 5 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 1 ppm
Arsenic (As): 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 1 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 1 ppm
Product Characteristics :
Copper sulfate pentahydrate is an inorganic salt characterized by good water solubility and chemical properties that make it useful as a reagent and raw material in various chemical processes.