Copper sulphate or sulfate (CuSO4) is a blue colored salt and is commonly used for antiseptic or antifungal applications. It is very soluble in water and this solubility is very useful when applying it on organisms. Organisms (especially) the microorganisms (such as bacteria) are typically present in solution or near moisture. Application of salt is difficult in such conditions, while a solution can be very successful. The easy solubility of copper sulfate means that it can be readily and successfully applied to organisms.
One unique application of copper sulfate solution is to cleanse the pipelines and roof surfaces of a rainwater harvesting system, before the first rainfall event. Copper sulfate kills all the infection and ensures that no infectious agent is present in water. If copper sulfate was applied as solid, it will not be as effective. Thus, solubility of copper sulfate is really useful for its insecticidal or fungicidal applications.
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