sulfatocuprate

Sulfatocuprate refers to a class of chemical compounds containing the sulfato ligand and copper. These compounds can take various forms, depending on the oxidation state of copper and the overall coordination environment. A common example is the copper(II) sulfate complex, often found as hydrated salts like copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O), which is a widely recognized blue crystalline solid. In these structures, the sulfate ion (SO4^2-) can act as a ligand, coordinating to the copper ion. The coordination number and geometry around the copper atom will vary, influencing the physical and chemical properties of the sulfatocuprate. These complexes are often soluble in water, and their solutions typically exhibit characteristic blue coloration due to d-d transitions in the copper(II) ion. Sulfatocuprates find applications in various fields, including electroplating, agriculture as fungicides, and as reagents in organic synthesis. Their study is important for understanding coordination chemistry and the behavior of copper ions in different chemical environments.