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Copper sulphate pentahydrate
  • Chemical formula : CuSO4.5H2O
  • Identification : CAS Nr. 7758- 99 - 8
  • Process
    Pure copper is dissolved in sulphuric acid and crystallised.
  • Chemical characteristics
    CuSO4.5H2O
    98 % minimum
    Copper
    25 % minimum
    Solubility in water
    266 g/l at 20°C
    pH (10% solution)
    3,2 - 4

  • Purity (max. levels)
      EMFEMA FAO
      members  
    As (Arsenic) 10 ppm 25 ppm
    Pb(lead) 90 ppm 125 ppm
    Cd(cadmium) 10 ppm 25 ppm
    Hg (mercury) 0.1 ppm  
    Ni (nickel) 100 ppm  

  • Physical properties (typical)
    Colour Deep blue to light blue
    Structure Crystals / microcrystals
    Size of crystals below 1 mm (typical)
    Hygroscopicity Highly hygroscopic
    Stability Excellent if stored correctly
    Free flowing Anti-caking may be required
  • Handling
    Phrases
    R 22 - Strong irritant to nose and throat
    R 36/38 - Cause severe eye and skin irritation
    S 22 - Do not breath dust
  • Storage
    - Covered dry area (hygroscopic)
    - Keep out of the reach of children
  • Toxicity
    On rats acute oral (LD50) 750 - 1000 mg/kg
    acute dermal (LD50) > 1000 mg/kg
    Precaution : irritations
    harmful ingestion (diarrhoea, anaemia)
  • Specific advantages
    Full solubility (except anticaking additive)
    Excellent bio-availability
 
 
 
 
 
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