Difference between revisions of "Copper sulfate, dibasic"

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==Risks ==
 
==Risks ==
  
Toxic by ingestion. Strongly irritation to skin.
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* Toxic by ingestion.  
== Other Properties ==
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* Strongly irritation to skin.
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* American Elements: [https://www.americanelements.com/copper-sulfate-basic-1344-73-6 SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
Soluble in acids.
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* Soluble in acids.
 
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* Composition = CuSO4-2Cu(OH)2-H2O
Composition = CuSO4-2Cu(OH)2-H2O
 
  
 
== Resources and Citations ==
 
== Resources and Citations ==

Latest revision as of 14:26, 4 July 2022

Description

Green powder that occurs in nature as the minerals antlerite. Dibasic copper sulfate is mixed with copper hydroxide to make Bordeaux mixture. It is also found as a corrosion product on copper and bronze sculptures. Dibasic copper sulfate is used as a fungicide and Insecticide.

See also Antlerite and Copper sulfate.

Synonyms and Related Terms

copper hydroxide sulfate; cupric subsulfate; Basi-Cop; Cuproxat; Bordeaux mixture; basic copper sulfate; basic copper sulphate (Br.); brochantite

Risks

  • Toxic by ingestion.
  • Strongly irritation to skin.
  • American Elements: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in acids.
  • Composition = CuSO4-2Cu(OH)2-H2O

Resources and Citations

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry #2723