Copper Sulfate Monohydrate 35%

Agricultural Uses

• Fungicide and Bactericide:

  • Disease Control: Copper sulfate is effective against a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases affecting crops, including downy mildew, rust, septoria, and other foliar diseases.

  • Preventive and Curative Treatments: It is used both as a preventive treatment to protect crops before diseases develop and as curative treatments to control existing outbreaks.

• Plant Nutrition:

  • Essential Micronutrient: Copper is an essential micronutrient for plant growth, involved in various enzymatic processes and in photosynthesis. Copper sulfate is used to correct copper deficiencies in the soil.

  • Fertilizer: It is applied as a fertilizer to ensure an adequate supply of copper, which helps improve overall plant health and increase crop yields.

• Seed Treatment:

  • Seed Protection: Copper sulfate is used to treat seeds before planting, protecting them against soil pathogens that can cause diseases and reduce germination.

• Soil Conditioning:

  • Soil Quality Improvement: It is applied to correct micronutrient imbalances in the soil, improving its fertility and its ability to support healthy crops.
     

Industrial Uses

• Construction Industry:

  • Wood Preservation: It is used in wood preservation, protecting it against fungal and bacterial attacks that can cause decay.

  • Water Treatment: Employed in water treatment to control the growth of algae and bacteria in water storage and distribution systems.

• Metallurgical Industry:

  • Galvanoplasty and Metal Coatings: Copper sulfate is used in electroplating processes to deposit copper layers on other metals, improving conductivity and corrosion resistance.
     

Livestock Uses

• Nutritional Supplement for Animals:

  • Animal Health Improvement: Copper is an essential nutrient for animals, involved in the formation of hemoglobin and iron metabolism. Copper sulfate is used as a supplement to correct copper deficiencies in the animals' diet.

  • Growth and Development: It aids in the proper growth and development of animals, improving wool production in sheep and the overall health of livestock.

• Parasite Control:

  • Antiparasitic: It is used in immersion baths to control external parasites in livestock, such as ticks and mites.
     

Other Uses

• Aquaculture:

  • Algae and Pathogen Control: In aquaculture ponds, copper sulfate is used to control the growth of algae and pathogens that can affect fish health.

• Disinfectant:

  • Hygiene and Sanitation: Employed as a disinfectant in various applications, including cleaning equipment and surfaces in agricultural and livestock facilities.