Usage Areas
1. Agriculture and Livestock
- Fungicide: Widely used to control fungal diseases in agriculture, especially in vineyards, apple orchards, and citrus trees. Bordeaux Mixture is a well-known mixture used for this purpose.
- Herbicide and Pesticide: Used for weed control and to combat harmful insects in agricultural fields.
- Micro-nutrient Fertilizer: Applied to soils deficient in copper to enhance plant growth.
- Animal Feed: Copper sulfate is added to animal feed and provides the copper mineral necessary for the healthy growth and development of animals. It is used especially in the feed of animals such as poultry and cattle, with the aim of strengthening their immune systems and improving their general health.
2. Water Treatment Sector
- Algicide: Used in water treatment facilities, ponds, pools, and water reservoirs to control algae growth.
- Bactericide: Used in drinking water systems and swimming pools to prevent bacterial contamination.
3. Metallurgy and Mining Sector
- Metal Plating: Used in electrolytic baths for copper plating processes.
- Ore Leaching: Utilized in the flotation process to separate copper from ore.
4. Chemical Industry
- Pigment Production: Used in paint and pigment industries to produce blue and green colors.
- Chemical Production: Used as an intermediate in the production of other copper compounds.
5. Textile and Leather Industry
- Dyeing Agent: Used in textile dyeing and leather processing to achieve specific colors.
6. Wood Preservation Sector
- Wood Preservative: Used in wood preservation treatments to prevent decay and insect damage.
7. Health and Medical Sector
- Veterinary Medicine: Used to treat fungal and parasitic infections in animals, particularly in fish farming.
- Antiseptic: Used in antiseptic solutions and wound cleaning.
8. Education and Research
- Chemistry Experiments: Used in educational institutions and research laboratories for various chemical experiments.
- Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard solution in analytical chemistry, especially in copper determinations.
9. Construction Sector
- Concrete Additive: Used as an additive in special concrete mixtures to improve concrete properties.
10. Electronics and Electrotechnical Sector
- PCB Manufacturing: Used in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for copper plating.
11. Food Industry
- Food Additive: Used as a trace element in certain food products, subject to strict regulations and usually in very small amounts.
12. Arts and Crafts
- Ceramics and Glass Art: Used as a coloring agent in ceramics and glass works.