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answered 1 Apr 2026What is CuSO4 used for?
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Copper sulfate is used as a fungicide, herbicide, algaecide, wood preservative, laboratory reagent, and in various industrial processes.
Detailed Explanation:Major Applications:
Agriculture:
- Fungicide for crops (Bordeaux mixture)
- Treatment for plant deficiencies
- Animal feed supplement (trace amounts)
Water Treatment:
- Algae control in ponds and pools
- Root killer for sewage lines
- Molluscicide for water systems
Industrial Uses:
- Electroplating and metal etching
- Textile dyeing and printing
- Battery production
- Mining industry (ore flotation)
Laboratory & Education:
- Chemistry demonstrations
- Analytical reagent
- Growing crystals for education
Other Applications:
- Wood preservative
- Leather tanning
- Pyrotechnics (green flame colorant)