Copper sulfate
Copper sulfate
Copper sulfate (pronounced: /ˈkɒpər ˈsʌlfeɪt/), also known as cupric sulfate, is a chemical compound with the formula CuSO4. This compound is commonly encountered as the blue hydrate, which is widely used in the field of chemistry.
Etymology
The term "copper" originates from the Old English term "coper", which was derived from the Latin term "Cyprium aes", meaning "a metal from Cyprus". "Sulfate" is derived from the Latin word "sulfur", meaning "brimstone".
Usage
Copper sulfate is used in a variety of applications. In medicine, it is used as an antiseptic agent and also in the treatment of copper deficiency. In agriculture, it is used as a fungicide, herbicide, and pesticide. It is also used in the process of copper plating and in the production of other copper compounds.
Related Terms
- Copper: A chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29.
- Sulfate: A salt or ester of sulfuric acid, containing the anion SO4²⁻.
- Cupric: Of or containing divalent copper.
- Antiseptic: Substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
- Copper deficiency: A very rare hematological and neurological disorder.
- Fungicide: A chemical compound or biological organism used to kill parasitic fungi or their spores.
- Herbicide: A substance that is toxic to plants and is used to destroy unwanted vegetation.
- Pesticide: A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
- Copper plating: The process of plating a layer of copper on the surface of an item.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Copper sulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Copper sulfate
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