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copper sulphate |
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copper sulphate n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a copper salt found naturally as chalcanthite and made by the action of sulphuric acid on copper oxide. It usually exists as blue crystals of the pentahydrate that form a white anhydrous powder when heated: used as a mordant, in electroplating, and in plant sprays. Formula: CuSO4 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| The development of a cost-effective sphalerite collector that wouldn't require copper sulphate activation would increase the profitability of zinc mines," Leroux. He will not, however, reveal just what is in the patented product, beyond noting that it uses calcium for alkalinity, and copper sulphate to kill algae. Copper sulphate was found to enhance sulphide flotation. |
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