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Copper Sulphate Collection

"Copper Sulphate: A Versatile Compound for Various Applications" Copper sulphate, also known as cupric sulphate or blue vitriol

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM

Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM
Copper and magnesium sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) crystals

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate crystals, LM

Copper sulphate crystals, LM
Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) crystals

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate crystals, LM

Copper sulphate crystals, LM
Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) crystals

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper and magnesium sulphate

Copper and magnesium sulphate
Copper sulphate and magnesium sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate crystals

Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph of copper sulphate (CuS04) crystals

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM

Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM
Copper and magnesium sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) crystals

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Metal salt crystals

Metal salt crystals. Salts are compounds formed by reacting a metal or metal compound with an acid. Sodium chloride (centre) is also known as common, table or cooking salt

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Glass beaker containing copper strips connected to electrodes in copper sulphate solution

Glass beaker containing copper strips connected to electrodes in copper sulphate solution (copper purification)

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Heating water and copper sulphate solution with bunsen burner, leaving blue copper sulphate crystals

Heating water and copper sulphate solution with bunsen burner, leaving blue copper sulphate crystals

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate crystals light micrograph

Copper sulphate crystals light micrograph
Copper sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph. Magnification: x2.5, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Spraying against ash dieback disease

Spraying against ash dieback disease
MODEL RELEASED. Spraying against ash dieback disease. Researcher using a hot fogger to spray a fine mist of fungicide over an ash tree during a field trial

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate crystals, polarised LM C017 / 8470

Copper sulphate crystals, polarised LM C017 / 8470
Copper sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph. Copper sulphate is an example of a transition metal compound

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Hydrated copper sulphate crystals

Hydrated copper sulphate crystals
Hydrated copper (II) sulphate crystals (CuSO4. 5H2O). This chemical compound varies in colour according to the amount of hydration

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate crystal

Copper sulphate crystal

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Hydrating copper sulphate

Hydrating copper sulphate
Copper (II) sulphate crystals being hydrated. Anhydrous copper (II) sulphate is white, while hydrated copper sulphate is blue

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate crystals, PLM

Copper sulphate crystals, PLM
Copper sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph. This is hydrated copper (II) sulphate, which has the chemical formula CuSO4.5H2O. On a macroscopic scale, the crystals are a bright, intense blue

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper half cell

Copper half cell. When a stick of copper (Cu) is inserted in a copper salt solution it loses electrons according to the reaction CuCu2+ + 2e

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Transition metal compounds

Transition metal compounds. These have intense colours because of the electronic structure of transition metals, and the hydration of most of the compounds with water

Background imageCopper Sulphate Collection: Copper sulphate and magnesium sulphate

Copper sulphate and magnesium sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrographs of copper sulphate (CuS04) and magnesium sulphate (MgS04) crystals


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"Copper Sulphate: A Versatile Compound for Various Applications" Copper sulphate, also known as cupric sulphate or blue vitriol, is a chemical compound that plays a significant role in numerous industries. Its unique properties and diverse applications make it an indispensable substance. One common application involves its combination with magnesium sulphate. This mixture, often referred to as LM (liver of magnesia), serves as an effective laxative and antacid medication. The synergistic effects of copper and magnesium sulphates provide relief from digestive discomfort. When isolated, copper sulphate crystals exhibit mesmerizing beauty under the lens of a microscope (LM). These intricate formations showcase the compound's crystalline structure and vibrant blue coloration. Their delicate shapes evoke wonderment and fascination among scientists and enthusiasts alike. Apart from their aesthetic appeal, these crystals find practical use in various fields. Copper sulphate crystals serve as catalysts in chemical reactions due to their ability to facilitate electron transfer processes efficiently. Additionally they can employed in agriculture as fungicides to combat plant diseases effectively. The combination with magnesium sulfate creates a potent solution used for electroplating purposes. By immersing copper strips connected to electrodes into this solution contained within a glass beaker, one can initiate the process of copper purification through electrolysis. This technique helps remove impurities while depositing pure layers of copper onto desired objects. Another method involving heating water mixed with copper sulphate solution using a Bunsen burner results in the formation of blue crystals once cooled down. These strikingly colored crystals hold immense scientific value since they allow researchers to study crystal growth patterns and explore further applications for this versatile metal salt compound. Whether it's aiding digestion through LM or showcasing its captivating crystalline structures under microscopic examination, copper sulphate proves itself invaluable across multiple domains.