Synthesis and Composition
Burgundy Mixture is made by combining dissolved copper sulfate and dissolved sodium carbonate. Dissolved copper sulfate ratios generally range from 1:1 to 1:18. Sodium carbonate is generally added in higher quantities and at a dissolved ratio of 1:1.5. Over time, the sodium carbonate will crystallize out of solution, and the closer the copper sulfate to sodium carbonate mixture is to 1:1 ratios, the faster this process occurs. This property is one key factor in the general discontinued usage of Burgundy Mixture, as the mixture must be mixed and used shortly before intended utilization.
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