Copper sulfate, ammoniated

Description

Dark blue, crystalline powder. Ammoniated copper sulfate is used as an Insecticide. It is also used to print calico fabric.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cupric ammonia sulfate; ammonio-cupric sulfate; copper amino-sulfate

Risks

• Toxic by ingestion.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.

Composition	Cu(NH3)4SO4-H2O

Resources and Citations

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993