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Cupric sulfate

CuSO4•5H2O

F.W. 249.69

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Hazard Alert

Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant; toxic if swallowed. LD50 300 mg/kg.

Product Details

Storage:
Inorganic #2
Shelf Life:
Fair, slowly effloresces in the air.
Soluble:
Water and methyl alcohol; slightly in ethyl alcohol and glycerol.
Color:
Blue/white
Odor:
None
CAS No.:
7758-99-8
Technical Note:
Laboratory grade copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate powder contains up to 0.7% of an insoluble anticaking agent, magnesium carbonate. This additive is very effective in preventing clumping and hardening of the chemical and makes the powder free-flowing. If a transparent solution is needed, filter the mixture before use or add a small amount of 1 M hydrochloric acid.