Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate 25%

Agricultural Uses

• Fungicide and Bactericide:

  • Disease Control: Copper sulfate is effective against a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases that affect 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 a curative treatment to control existing outbreaks.

• Plant Nutrition:

  • Essential Micronutrient: Copper is crucial for various biological processes in plants, including photosynthesis and enzymatic activity. Copper sulfate pentahydrate is used to correct copper deficiencies in the soil.

  • Foliar Fertilizer: It can be dissolved in water and applied as a foliar fertilizer, ensuring rapid absorption of copper by the plants.

• 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:

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

Industrial Uses

• Water Treatment:

  • Algae Control: Used to control the growth of algae in water reservoirs, irrigation systems, and swimming pools.

  • Disinfection: Employed in the treatment of drinking water and wastewater to eliminate bacteria and other microorganisms.

• Metallurgical Industry:

  • Electroplating: Used in electroplating to coat metals with a layer of copper, improving electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance.

• Wood Preservation:

  • Protection Against Rot: Used in wood preservation to protect against rot and the attack of fungi and termites.
     

Livestock Uses

• Nutritional Supplement for Animals:

  • Essential Micronutrient: Copper is essential for animal health, involved in the formation of hemoglobin and various enzymatic processes. It is used as a dietary supplement to correct copper deficiencies in livestock.

  • Growth Improvement: Helps improve the growth and development of animals, increasing wool production in sheep and promoting overall livestock health.

• Parasite Control:

  • Antiparasitic: Used in dips to control external parasites such as ticks and mites in livestock.
     

Pyrotechnics Uses

• Colorant for Fireworks:

  • Production of Blue Flames: Copper sulfate is used in the manufacture of fireworks to produce intense blue flames. The inclusion of copper sulfate pentahydrate in pyrotechnic formulas allows for this color due to the specific characteristics of copper when burned.

  • Visual Effects: Added to the composition of certain fireworks to enhance visual effects and provide a greater pyrotechnic spectacle.
     

Other Uses

• Aquaculture:

  • Control of Algae and Pathogens: Used in aquaculture ponds to control the growth of algae and pathogens that can affect fish health.

• Disinfectant:

  • Hygiene and Sanitation: Employed as a disinfectant to clean and sanitize equipment and surfaces in agricultural, livestock, and food facilities.