kuparisulfaattia

Kuparisulfaattia, also known as copper sulfate, is a chemical compound with the formula CuSO4. It is a blue crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. The compound consists of copper (Cu) as the cation and sulfate (SO4) as the anion. Copper sulfate is commonly used in various industrial applications, including as a fungicide, algaecide, and herbicide in agriculture. It is also utilized in the production of other copper compounds and as a reagent in chemical analysis. In medicine, it is used as astringent and antiseptic. Copper sulfate is toxic if ingested or inhaled, and it can cause skin irritation and eye damage. Proper handling and safety measures are essential when working with this compound. The compound can be prepared by reacting copper metal with sulfuric acid. It is also found naturally in certain minerals, such as chalcanthite and bonattite.