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What is blue and green vitriol? Write its chemical name and some uses

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Blue vitriol is copper sulfate (CuSO₄·5H₂O) and green vitriol is ferrous sulfate (FeSO₄·7H₂O).

Blue vitriol (Copper sulfate)

  • Chemical formula: CuSO₄·5H₂O.
  • Blue crystals.
  • Uses: In agriculture as a fungicide, in laboratories, and in electroplating.

Green vitriol (Ferrous sulfate)

  • Chemical formula: FeSO₄·7H₂O.
  • Green crystals.
  • Uses: In medicines for iron deficiency, in water treatment, and in dyeing industry.
NameChemical FormulaColorMain Uses
Blue vitriolCuSO₄·5H₂OBlueFungicide, electroplating
Green vitriolFeSO₄·7H₂OGreenMedicine, dyeing
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What is blue and green vitriol? Write its chemical name and some uses