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copper sulphate

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
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Therefore, the present study was aimed to show effects of zeolite administered alone or in combination with copper sulphate on biochemical components of blood serum of carp, Cyprinus carpio.
Corrosive effect of copper sulphate results in ulcer in oesophagus, stomach and intestines, which can cause acute gastritis, intestinal haemorrhage, necrosis and perforation.
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For application of micro-nutrients, 200 gram mixture of 25 per cent copper sulphate, 32 % manganese sulphate, and 19 per cent ferrous sulphate in 100 litre water be sprayed.
He pumped 75,000 litres of liquid copper sulphate into the various rooms of the flat.
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Make your own Bordeaux mixture with 9oz of copper sulphate, 6oz of quicklime in five gallons of water.
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