Ashapura Intermediates

COPPER SULPHATE POWDER USE:

Fungicide

Micronutrient (copper source for plants)

Algaecide

Aquaculture disease control

Seed treatment

Electroplating

Chemical reagent

Wood preservative

Pigment and dye production

�� Agriculture & Horticulture (biggest use)

Fertilizer: Supplies potassium (K) and sulfur (S) nutrients

Ideal for chloride-sensitive crops (since it has no chloride), such as:

Potatoes

Tobacco

Fruits (grapes, citrus, apples)

Vegetables

Tea & coffee

Improves crop yield, quality, taste, and shelf life

Enhances drought resistance and disease tolerance

�� Soil & Crop Benefits

Improves protein synthesis in plants

Helps with enzyme activation

Supports root development and flowering

�� Industrial Uses

Used in glass manufacturing

Used in alum and other potassium chemicals

Acts as a flux in some industrial processes

�� Laboratory & Chemical Uses

Reagent in chemical synthesis

Used in analytical chemistry

�� Consumer & Other Uses

Ingredient in some detergents and soaps

Used in fireworks and matches (limited applications)

�� Animal Feed (limited use)

Used as a potassium supplement in certain feed formulations (regulated use)

🌱 Agriculture (largest use)

• Fertilizer (Muriate of Potash – MOP)

• Major source of potassium (K) for crops

• Used for:

  • Cereals (wheat, rice, maize)

  • Sugarcane

  • Oilseeds

  • Pulses

• Increases yield, disease resistance, and water-use efficiency

🏭 Industrial Uses

• Raw material for potassium hydroxide (KOH) and potassium salts

• Used in metal processing and heat treatment

• Used in oil & gas drilling fluids

🧂 Food Industry

• Salt substitute in low-sodium foods

• Flavor enhancer

• Food preservative (regulated use)

💊 Medical & Pharmaceutical Uses

• Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia (low potassium levels)

• Used in IV fluids and oral supplements
  ⚠️ Strict medical supervision required

🧪 Chemical & Laboratory Uses

• Laboratory reagent

• Used in electrolyte solutions

🧼 Consumer & Other Uses

• Used in water softeners

• Used in detergents and cleaners

• De-icing agent in cold regions

🐄 Animal Feed

• Potassium source in livestock feed formulations

⚡ Specialized Uses

• Used in batteries and electrochemical applications

• Used in fire extinguishing agents