Uses of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate — Applications Guide

What is Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate?

Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (CAS 7758-99-8) is a laboratory reagent with molecular formula CuSO₄·5H₂O and molecular weight 249.68 g/mol. Available in Technical/LR/AR grades. Manufactured by Green Vision Technical Services, Nashik.

Applications & Uses

• Fehling's and Benedict's test reagent
• Fungicide in agriculture (Bordeaux mixture)
• Electroplating
• Wood preservative
• Textiles mordant
• Swimming pool algicide

Industries Using Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate

Physical Properties

Appearance	Blue crystalline solid
Boiling Point	200°C (dehydration)
Flash Point	N/A
Solubility	Freely soluble in water