How exactly copper sulfate kills or destroys algae?
+++++ Hey, I know that copper sulfate [link is to product info at Amazon] is an Algaecide, but i want to know how exactly does it kill the algae. Does it somehow affect the cells of the algae?..or does it kills it from the outside?.. This is for a science project im doing for school, Im a tenth grader. Thankyou. Saajidha school – Chicago, IL First of two simultaneous responses — +++++ If you want the mechanism by which this occurs perhaps you should ask a biochemist and not a group of metal finishers If you want a total guess i would say its the copper complexing with important protiens which inhibits there function by either changing there shape or competing for an essential binding site. Peter Van de Luecht – Melbourne, Vic, Australia Second of two simultaneous responses — +++++ Look at letter 7403 for starters. Then type “site:www.finishing.com “copper sulfate” (or use the finishing.com search engine; I’m just a huge fan of Google) into Google and keep reading as much as you need.
