Product Category: Mining Chemicals / Flotation Chemicals / Industrial Salts
Chemical Name: Copper(II) Sulphate Pentahydrate
Alternative Names: Copper Sulphate / Bluestone
CAS Number: 7758-99-8
Chemical Formula: CuSO₄·5H₂O
Molecular Weight: 249.68 g/mol
Appearance: Bright blue crystals or granules
Product Overview
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate is a highly important mining and industrial chemical widely used as a flotation activator, copper source and process chemical.
Within mineral processing, Copper Sulphate is particularly important as an activator in sulphide-mineral flotation circuits.
It is commonly used to activate minerals such as sphalerite, improving their response to flotation collectors.
Typical Mining / Technical Grade Specification
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-C11 |
| CuSO₄·5H₂O Assay | ≥98% |
| Copper Content | Approx. ≥24.5–24.9% |
| Appearance | Bright blue crystals / granules |
| Water Insolubles | Typical ≤0.1% |
| Free Sulphuric Acid | Typical <0.1% |
| Chemical Formula | CuSO₄·5H₂O |
| CAS Number | 7758-99-8 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
Technical and mining grades commonly specify at least 98% Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate and approximately 25% elemental copper.
Mining Applications
- Sulphide-mineral flotation
- Zinc flotation activation
- Lead/zinc mineral processing
- Precious-metal processing
- Mineral beneficiation
- Process-water applications
Additional Industrial Applications
- Electroplating
- Agricultural micronutrient formulations
- Algae-control applications
- Chemical manufacturing
- Pigment manufacture
- Water treatment
- Wood-treatment processes
Key Benefits in Flotation
Copper ions can modify the mineral surface and increase the effectiveness of collectors on selected sulphide minerals, making Copper Sulphate an important activator in many flotation circuits.
Packaging
Typically supplied in lined 25 kg industrial bags or FIBC bulk bags depending on customer requirements.
Storage
Store dry and covered in original sealed packaging. Prevent release into the environment, particularly waterways.
