When Is Blue Vitriol Used?

A blue, crystalline compound of copper sulfate. Blue vitriol is soluble in water, and is a very important industrial salt of copper. It is used in insecticides and germicides, in electrolytes for batteries, and in electroplating baths.

What can copper sulfate be used for?

Copper sulfate is used as a fungicide, algaecide, root killer, and herbicide in both agriculture and non-agricultural settings. It is also used as an antimicrobial and molluscicide. Uses for individual products containing copper sulfate vary widely.

Is blue vitriol used in making fireworks?

The pentahydrate (x = 5) is the most common form. Older names for this compound include blue vitriol, bluestone, the vitriol of copper, and Roman vitriol. Copper sulfate is also used in firework manufacture as a blue colouring agent and as a fungicide.