CuSO4
ceramic· CuSO4
Copper sulfate (CuSO₄) is an inorganic crystalline compound that exists in anhydrous and hydrated forms, classified as a ceramic/salt material with ionic bonding. It is widely used in electroplating, metal surface treatment, and as a precursor for copper-based materials in industrial chemistry. The material is valued in agricultural applications as a fungicide and algicide, in laboratory settings for chemical analysis and demonstrations, and historically in printed circuit board manufacturing; its primary advantage over alternatives is the combination of cost-effectiveness, availability, and the ability to provide controlled copper ion sources in aqueous solutions.
electroplating and metal finishingfungicide and algicide applicationschemical analysis and laboratory useprinted circuit board processingwater treatmentcopper extraction and metallurgy
Compliance & Regulations
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.