Question

what is blue vitriol.​

Answer 1

Copper(II) sulfate, also known as copper sulphate, are the inorganic compounds with the chemical formula CuSO₄ₓ, where x can range from 0 to 5. The pentahydrate is the most common form. Older names for this compound include blue vitriol, bluestone, vitriol of copper, and Roman vitriol.

Answer 2

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Cupric sulfate is a salt formed by treating cupric oxide with sulfuric acid. It forms as large, bright blue crystals containing five molecules of water (CuSO4∙5H2O) and is known in commerce as blue vitriol.

The blue vitriol is also known as the Cu(II) sulphate pentahydrate or crystalline copper sulphate. The chemical formula for blue vitriol is CuSO4. 5H2O. Applications of blue vitriol: Used as a herbicide and a fungicide.