



Copper sulfate 25kg
KSh14,000.00 Original price was: KSh14,000.00.KSh13,800.00Current price is: KSh13,800.00.
Copper sulfate, also known as cupric sulfate or copper (II) sulfate, is a chemical compound composed of copper, sulfur, and oxygen. Its chemical formula is CuSO4, and it appears as blue crystals or a white powder. Copper sulfate is commonly used as a fungicide, herbicide, and pesticide, as well as a laboratory reagent and a catalyst in chemical reactions. It is also used in the manufacture of copper compounds, in electroplating, and in the preparation of pigments for paints and dyes.
Uses of Copper sulfate
Agriculture:
Copper sulfate is widely used as a fungicide and herbicide in agriculture to control fungal diseases and weeds in crops. It is also used to correct copper deficiencies in soil.
Animal husbandry:
Copper sulfate is used as a supplement in animal feed to prevent copper deficiency in livestock. It is also used as a growth promoter in poultry and swine.
Water treatment:
Copper sulfate is used in the treatment of swimming pools, drinking water, and industrial wastewater to control algae and other organisms.
Wood preservative:
Copper sulfate is used as a wood preservative to protect against fungi and insects.
Electroplating:
Copper sulfate is used in electroplating to deposit copper on metal surfaces.
Laboratory reagent:
Copper sulfate is used as a laboratory reagent for a variety of chemical reactions.
Textile industry:
Copper sulfate is used in the textile industry as a mordant to fix dyes onto fabrics.
Art and crafts:
Copper sulfate is used in art and crafts to create blue and green patinas on copper surfaces.
Medical uses:
Copper sulfate is used in some medical applications, such as the treatment of copper deficiency and as a diagnostic agent in some medical tests.
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