Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by composition]
6. inorganic material
7. [sulphur and sulphur compounds]
8. sulfur compounds
9. sulfate

Anotations

Scope note:

A sulfate of copper, blue crystals in hydrous form, white when dehydrated. Copper sulfate is used as a preservative for wood, leather and paper; as a mordant and dye for textiles; as a biocide, and for a wide range of other purposes.