TYPES OF ALL SULPHATES

Sulphates (SO₄²⁻ salts/esters of sulfuric acid) are classified into types like anhydrous, hydrates, minerals, and organosulfates, with common examples used in Indian chemical trade (e.g., Vadodara-Gujarat suppliers). Key categories draw from mineralogical and chemical lists, focusing on industrial relevance. Anhydrous Sulphates These lack water molecules, often used in labs/industry. Barium sulphate (BaSO₄) – X-ray contrast, paints Calcium sulphate anhydrous (CaSO₄) – Plaster base Sodium sulphate anhydrous (Na₂SO₄) – Detergents, glass Magnesium sulphate anhydrous (MgSO₄) – Fertilizers Copper sulphate anhydrous (CuSO₄) – Electroplating Zinc sulphate anhydrous (ZnSO₄) – Agriculture Ferrous sulphate anhydrous (FeSO₄) – Water treatment Aluminium sulphate (Al₂(SO₄)₃) – Coagulant Hydrated Sulphates Most common form, with crystal water (e.g., pentahydrate). Copper sulphate pentahydrate (CuSO₄·5H₂O) – Blue vitriol, fungicide Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate (MgSO₄·7H₂O) – Epsom salt Zinc sulphate heptahydrate (ZnSO₄·7H₂O) – Micronutrient Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate (FeSO₄·7H₂O) – Iron supplement Sodium sulphate decahydrate (Na₂SO₄·10H₂O) – Mirabilite Calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O) – Gypsum Nickel sulphate hexahydrate (NiSO₄·6H₂O) – Electroplating Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate (CoSO₄·7H₂O) – Catalysts Manganese sulphate monohydrate (MnSO₄·H₂O) – Fertilizers Sulphate Minerals (Key Types) Naturally occurring, mined in India (Rajasthan/Gujarat). Barite (BaSO₄) – Drilling muds Celestite (SrSO₄) – Strontium source Anhydrite (CaSO₄) – Cement Gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) – Plasterboard Kieserite (MgSO₄·H₂O) – Potash recovery Epsomites (MgSO₄·7H₂O) – Medicinal Melanterite (FeSO₄·7H₂O) – Iron ore byproduct Chalcanthite (CuSO₄·5H₂O) – Copper source Anglesite (PbSO₄) – Lead ore Alunite (KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆) – Potash alum Jarosite (KFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆) – Acid mine drainage Brochantite (Cu₄(SO₄)(OH)₆) – Copper secondary mineral Antlerite (Cu₃(SO₄)(OH)₄) – Oxidation product Kainite (MgSO₄·KCl·3H₂O) – Potash salt Polyhalite (K₂Ca₂Mg(SO₄)₄·2H₂O) – Fertilizer Double/Mixed Sulphates Contain multiple metals. Ammonium sulphate ((NH₄)₂SO₄) – Fertilizer (21% N) Potassium aluminium sulphate (KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O) – Alum Chrome alum (KCr(SO₄)₂·12H₂O) – Tanning Tschermigite (NH₄Al(SO₄)₂·12H₂O) – Ammonia alum Mohr's salt (FeSO₄·(NH₄)₂SO₄·6H₂O) – Analytical reagent Organosulfates & Esters Organic derivatives, less common in bulk trade. Lauryl sulfate (SLS) – Detergents Sodium dodecyl sulfate – Surfactant Chondroitin sulfate – Biomedical Heparin sulfate – Anticoagulant Industry Segments in India Type Common Use Vadodara-Gujarat Suppliers Ferrous/Zinc Sulphate Fertilizers Ankleshwar GIDC bulk Copper Sulphate Agri/Pesticides Vapi exporters Aluminium Sulphate Water Treatment Surat wholesalers Barium Sulphate Paints/Drilling Dahej port Ammonium Sulphate N-Fertilizer Ahmedabad factories ​