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Iron Disulfide (FeS2)
Synonyms:
Pyrite, iron pyrite, iron disulfide, iron (II) disulfide, FeS2, iron
sulfide, FeS, fool's gold, and pyrox
Formula:
Iron
disulfide= FeS2, and Iron sulfide (Iron (II)
sulfide)= FeS
Description:
Naturally mined metal sulphide crystals with a shimmer. Slightly soluble in water.
Typical Chemistry: S= 48-50% and Fe= 45- 46%
20 mesh x down, 50 mesh x down, 150 mesh x down and a nominal 325 mesh by down
| Molecular Weight (g/mol.) | FeS=87.9 & FeS2=119.98 |
| Bulk Density (g/cm3) | 2.2- 2.5 |
| Density (@ 20 °C) | 4.7 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point (°C) | ~ 1193 |
| pH Value (10% aqueous sol.) | 4.0- 6.0 |
| Odor | sulfurous |
| Color | dark gray to black |
| Odour | pungent |
| Decomposition Temperature (deg. C) | > 400 |
| Specific Gravity | 4.6 |
| Water Soluble Solids (max.) | 3% |
| Crystallography | hexagonal |
| Solubility in Water | unsoluble |
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Lithium metal sulfide batteries (a battery grade is available), moulding compounds (resin-bonded grinding wheels, brake linings, etc.), production of sulfuric acid, and battery recycling
25 kg.. paper bags, poly-lined fiber drums, super sacks and loose bulk
Yes
1309-36-0 and 12068-85-8 (FeS2); 1317-37-9 (FeS)
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