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Kuparisulfaatti, chemical formula CuSO4, is an inorganic chemical compound. It is commonly encountered as copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate, which has the formula CuSO4·5H2O. This hydrated form is a vibrant blue crystalline solid. Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is a white powder, and it readily absorbs water to form the blue pentahydrate.

Copper(II) sulfate is soluble in water, forming an acidic solution. Its uses are diverse and span several industries. It is employed as a fungicide and algaecide in agriculture and aquaculture to control unwanted plant and algal growth. In mining, it is used as a flotation agent.

Historically, copper(II) sulfate has found applications in various fields. It has been used as a pigment and in dyeing processes. In medicine, it has seen some use as an emetic and antiseptic, although its toxicity limits such applications today. It is also utilized in laboratories for analytical chemistry and in educational demonstrations due to its striking blue color and crystalline nature. The production of copper(II) sulfate typically involves reacting copper metal or copper oxides with sulfuric acid.