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==Risks == | ==Risks == | ||
Toxic by ingestion. Strongly irritation to skin. | * Toxic by ingestion. | ||
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* American Elements: [https://www.americanelements.com/copper-sulfate-basic-1344-73-6 SDS] | |||
==Physical and Chemical Properties== | |||
Soluble in acids. | * Soluble in acids. | ||
* Composition = CuSO4-2Cu(OH)2-H2O | |||
Composition = CuSO4-2Cu(OH)2-H2O | |||
== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:26, 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