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• The compound is naturally occurring and is abundant in the environment.
• Copper sulfate is used as a fungicide and so is also a concern for the environment.
• Copper sulfate is a cofactor in the biosynthesis of the purple pigment in the shrimp.
• Copper sulfate is used as a drying agent in the anhydrous form, as an additive for fertilizers and foods, and in several industrial applications such as textiles, leather, wood, batteries, ink, petroleum, paint, and metal, among others. It is used also as an animal nutritional supplement.
