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Data Legend. The chart above shows Copper Sulfate price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- Copper Sulfate, US (United States): Copper Sulfate, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Copper Sulfate, SAM (South America): Copper Sulfate, export transaction price, fob, Brazil
- Copper Sulfate, SEA (Southeast Asia): Copper Sulfate, export transaction price, fob, Thailand
- Copper Sulfate (Penta), CN (China): Copper Sulfate (pentahydrate), domestic spot price, exw, China
- Copper Sulfate, MDE (Middle East): Copper Sulfate, export transaction price, fob, Turkey
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Copper Sulfate Price Outlook. The price of Copper Sulfate (United States) increased during April 2019 to 2,280 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 1% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Copper Sulfate (United States) increased modestly by 3%. Meanwhile, the average price of Copper Sulfate (China) amounted to 1,830 USD per metric ton, from 2,090 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Copper Sulfate (China) is 2% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Copper Sulfate (Southeast Asia) rose slightly throughout April 2019, reaching 1,950 USD per metric ton. The price is 2% higher than the average price in the previous month and 11% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Copper Sulfate (Middle East) increased modestly during April 2019, reaching 1,890 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 1% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 8% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Copper Sulfate (Europe) experienced a modest rise of 30 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 2,020 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a rise of 2% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 18% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in April 2019, the price of Copper Sulfate (South America) witnessed a rise of 50 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 1,880 USD per metric ton. The April 2019 price is 16% lower than the price one year before.
About Copper Sulfate. Copper II Sulfate (a.k.a. Cupric Sulfate) is an inorganic compound that can be found in many forms, with pentahydrate being the most common of them. The pentahydrate is a blue crystalline solid that can be converted to the monohydrate form by heating at temperatures above 110°C and to the anhydrous salt above 250°C.
The pentahydrate form of copper sulfate can be obtained either by introducing sulfuric acid to the solution or through the process of evaporation. This variant is widely favored in industry due to its cost-effectiveness, the ready availability of its raw materials, straightforward production methods, and efficient utilization of byproducts, mainly from copper electrowinning solutions. Commonly used starting materials for its synthesis include copper metal, sulfuric acid, and air. Notable commercial methods for its production include the Harike process, the two-tower technique, and the trickle method.
The anhydrous form of copper sulfate is obtained by carefully heating the pentahydrate to about 250 °C or by reacting copper metal with hot concentrated sulfuric acid, though the purification process can be challenging. While this variant has niche applications as a desiccant for extracting moisture from organic solvents and as a moisture-sensitive indicator, its market representation remains modest. Similarly, the monohydrate variant, derived from heating the pentahydrate to approximately 150 °C, possesses functionalities comparable to the pentahydrate. Despite benefiting from lower transportation costs, its market share remains below 5%.
Copper Sulfate Handling. Cupric Sulfate should be stored in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. It must be kept away from moisture, hydroxylamine, magnesium, copper oxides, and sulfur oxides.
Copper Sulfate Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Copper Sulfate are listed below.
- Copper, scrap + sulfuric acid (salt formation),
- Copper, scrap + sulfur (sulfide formation/air oxidation),
- Copper oxide ores + sulfuric acid (salt formation),
- Copper ore leachant + sulfuric acid (solvent extraction/ salt formation)
Copper Sulfate Uses. The uses and applications of Copper II Sulfate may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Copper II Sulfate are pentahydrate, monohydrate and anhydrous. Its commonly avaiable in agricultural grade (96% pure), industrial grade (98% pure); chemically pure (CP) grade (>99% pure).
