Copper sulfate is a hydrated chemical compound whose number of water molecules is varied and can range from 0 to 7 molecules. What was known as blue vitriol in the past, actually refers to copper sulfate. Due to the number of water molecules in the structure of this material, a specific color is created for each molecule.
Top 10 suppliers of copper sulfate in Iran
From the 1700s until today, when copper sulfate was introduced to the world of industrial chemicals, many factories and companies were able to produce it industrially. Today, various fields of paint and coating industries and metal industries depend on this material. In the table below, you can check a list of the top suppliers of copper sulfate in Iran:
Table of the most important suppliers of copper sulfate:
| 1 | Kimia Pars Shayankar |
| 2 | Apadana Parseh Zanjan |
| 3 | Sepahan Sulfate |
| 4 | Shimi Kala |
| 5 | Reatco Chemistry |
| 6 | Spoota Chem |
| 7 | Hamoon Co |
| 8 | Soltani Copper Industry |
| 9 | Isfahan Pars Nafis |
| 10 | Abtin Chemistry |
Guide to buying copper sulfate
Important points to remember when buying copper sulfate; This material is different in terms of hydrated structure. This feature makes its properties different. To buy and even export copper sulfate, you need to get the chemical analysis sheet from the manufacturer and make sure that you have chosen the right product for your purposes.
Product quality
The quality of copper sulfate is defined based on its color and granularity and the number of impurities. Copper sulfate with a purity of more than 98%, with a normal color, has a better quality. Its waterless form is white and gray and its water form is blue. If you see other characteristics in the material, it indicates its low quality or the presence of impurities.
Physical and chemical characteristics of copper sulfate
The physical and chemical characteristics and properties of copper sulfate are different based on the number of water molecules in its structure. For example, its anhydrous form is soluble in ethanol; But its pentahydrate structure dissolves in methanol. Also, the melting point of the structure of 5-aqueous copper sulfate is 110 degrees Celsius, at which temperature the material decomposes; But the anhydrous structure of this material decomposes at less than 560 degrees Celsius.
Production methods of copper sulfate
On an industrial scale, copper sulfate is obtained by purifying copper with hot and concentrated sulfuric acid. In this method, the purity of sulfate obtained is about 98% and the amount of impurities is very small. Usually, in the production of copper sulfate, fine crystal grains and medium and large crystals are obtained.
Applications of copper sulfate
| Application type | Industry name |
| Chemical industry | Production of copper salts - production of rayon - production of synthetic fibers |
| Agriculture industry | The raw material in the production of fungicides and pesticides - the production of sulfate fertilizers |
| Paint and coating industries | Production of anti- fouling paints - types of inks and adhesives |
| Metal industry | As an electrolyte in copper refining |
| Construction industries | Preparing timber and preventing the growth of wood-eating organisms |
| Glass industry | Glass painting |
| Handicrafts | Painting pottery, ceramics, metals, aluminum |
| Textile industry | Dyeing fibers - preparing fabrics and creating anti-rot properties |
| Leather industry | Leather dyeing and tanning |
| Refinery industries | Production of cracking catalysts - Synthesis of copper chloride - Separation of acetylene derivative compounds - Refinement of petroleum oils |
Packaging and Maintenance of copper sulfate
Copper sulfate packages include 25 kg bags. Bulk shipping is mainly done by 1000 kg jumbo bags. These bags have strong straps and handles and can be easily loaded and moved.
Maintenance, loading and delivery
Bags containing copper sulfate should be stored away from sources of moisture and in a dry and cool place with full ventilation. It is better to continuously ventilate the warehouse so that all the particles created can be moved outside. Loading and transporting bags is also done with modern storage and loading equipment to ensure complete safety.
Competitive price to buy copper sulfate
The copper sulfate trading market is wide; Therefore, finding the best suppliers is very important. You can contact reliable suppliers through the Shimico website, inquire about the price of copper sulfate, and get complete information about the purity of the material and its chemical analysis sheet. You will have all the details you need about buying and even exporting copper sulfate on the Shimico website.