Copper Sulfate

Introduction

Alzyne Copper sulfate is widely utilized in the agricultural sector as a feed grade additive due to its essential role in promoting livestock health. This compound serves as a vital source of copper, an important trace mineral, which is crucial for various physiological functions in animals, including enzyme activity and immune system support. When incorporated into animal feed, copper sulfate helps enhance overall growth rates, improves feed efficiency, and contributes to better reproductive performance. Moreover, it plays a significant role in preventing copper deficiency, which can lead to serious health issues in livestock.

By using copper sulfate feed grade, farmers can ensure that their animals receive adequate nutrition, thus leading to healthier livestock and potentially increasing productivity in agricultural operations. Its effectiveness and safety make it a favored choice among livestock producers looking to optimize animal health and performance.

Certificate Of Analysis

Product name:COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE
Chemical Formula:CuSO4·5H2O

CAS NO.: 7758-99-8

BATCH NO.: ZCKT202

ITEMS	STANDARDS	RESULTS
Appearance	Blue transparent crystal	Qualified
Purity(CuSO4·5H2O)	99% min	99.15%
Copper(Cu)	25.12% min	25.18%
Arsenic(As)	4ppmmax	3ppm
Lead(Pb)	10ppmmax	8ppm
Cadmium(Cd)	10ppm max	5ppm
Water Insoluble	0.5% max	0.2%
REMARK	Qualified

Functions and Applications

Application of copper sulfate in aquaculture

1. Prevention and treatment of fish diseases

Control fish diseases caused by protozoa and fish diseases caused by crustaceans. Splashing in the whole pool is often used in conjunction with ferrous sulfate, which is safe and effective.

2. Fish (fryling) seed medicine bath

Commonly used medicated bath concentration is 8 g/m3 copper-iron mixture aqueous solution, copper sulfate 8 g/m3 plus bleaching powder 10 g/m3 mixture aqueous solution 10-30 minutes.

The above two formulas can kill bacteria and protozoa on the body surface and gills, and are also effective for myxospores that have not formed cysts.

3. Kill algal plants and control the growth of harmful algae

Copper sulfate is effective in killing cyanobacteria, and can also be used to prevent and control fish poisoning caused by Microcystis and oodinosa.

4. Disinfection of tools and food courts

Disinfect fish gear with 20 g/m3 and soak in copper sulfate aqueous solution for half an hour to kill protozoa.

Food field disinfection can be carried out regularly during fish disease epidemic seasons.

Application of copper sulfate in livestock and poultry feed

1. Adding copper sulfate to livestock and poultry feed also has a significant synergistic effect. Copper sulfate is an important trace element drug additive required for animal feed.

2. The application of feed-grade copper sulfate in pig feed is mainly manifested in the following points: deworming effect, similar to antibiotic effect, special growth-promoting effect, etc.