Difference between revisions of "Copper sulfate, dibasic"
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==Risks == | ==Risks == | ||
| − | Toxic by ingestion. Strongly irritation to skin. | + | * Toxic by ingestion. |
| − | == | + | * Strongly irritation to skin. |
| + | * 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 15:26, 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