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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CuSO4. 5H2O
CAS Number:
7758-99-8
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
General description
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Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate is a blue colored crytal known as blue vitrol. It is highly soluble in water and methanol whereas it is insluble in ethanol and acetone. Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate is commonly used in various applications such as agriculture, electroplating, and as a laboratory reagent. It is widely use in developing low-cost and efficient electrocatalysts for applications such as water splitting, which is essential for the production of hydrogen as a clean fuel.