| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/109 |
| Title | Copper Sulphate Crystals in Bottle |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Description | This is a clear glass, stoppered bottle containing Copper Sulphate, as indicated in handwriting on the white and black label. The copper sulphate appears as vivid blue diamond-shaped crystals.
Copper sulphate is a versatile disinfectant used in medical settings to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It has astringent properties, making it useful for reducing inflammation in skin conditions. Additionally, it serves as an antiseptic in wound care. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 125mm x 60mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Medicine |
| Term | Pharmaceutical Preparations |
| Inorganic Chemicals |