Description
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is a high-purity, food/feed-grade chemical compound with versatile applications in nutrition, agriculture, and industry. With its bright blue crystalline appearance, this premium product is ideal as a dietary supplement for livestock, an agricultural fungicide, and a feed additive. It is carefully manufactured to meet stringent food and feed safety standards, ensuring reliability and effectiveness for your needs.
Applications for Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate – Food/Feed Grade
Agriculture
- Fertilizer Additive:
- Provides a critical source of copper as a micronutrient for soil and plant health.
- Corrects copper deficiencies in crops, improving growth and yield.
- Pesticide and Fungicide:
- Controls fungal and bacterial diseases in crops such as grapes, tomatoes, and potatoes.
- Used in Bordeaux mixtures for plant disease prevention.
Animal Feed
- Feed Supplement:
- Essential for animal health, providing copper as a trace mineral in livestock and poultry diets.
- Supports growth, immune function, and enzyme activity in animals.
- Dietary Additive:
- Prevents copper deficiencies that can lead to anemia, poor growth, or weak immune systems in animals.
Water Treatment
- Aquaculture:
- Controls algae and bacterial growth in fish ponds and aquariums.
- Helps maintain water quality and prevent diseases in aquatic environments.
- Algae Control:
- Effective in preventing algal blooms in irrigation systems, reservoirs, and water storage facilities.
Industrial Applications
- Electroplating:
- Used in electroplating processes to deposit a layer of copper on metal surfaces.
- Chemical Manufacturing:
- Acts as a raw material in the production of other copper compounds.
Educational and Laboratory Use
- Reagent:
- Used in educational demonstrations and laboratory experiments to study chemical reactions.
- Prepares copper-based solutions for research and teaching.
Environmental Applications
- Soil Remediation:
- Amends soils contaminated with excess sulfur or heavy metals.
- Antimicrobial Agent:
- Reduces microbial contamination in agricultural and industrial settings.
Pest Control
- Molluscicide:
- Controls slugs and snails in gardens and agricultural fields.
- Weed Control:
- Used in aquatic weed control to manage invasive plant species.
Arts and Crafts
- Patina Creation:
- Used to create antique finishes on metals for artistic and decorative purposes.