PYRITE
PYRITE
- CAS:
- 1309-36-0
- MF:
- FeS2
- MW:
- 119.975
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Properties
- Melting point:
- 743 °C
- Density
- 5.02
- refractive index
- 3.08
- form
- Grains/Chunks, approximately 1.5-4.8mm (0.06-0.19 in.)
- Water Solubility
- Insoluble in water.
- Stability:
- Stable. May react with acids to generate poisonous hydrogen sulfide.
Safety Information
- Symbol(GHS)
GHS07
- Hazard statements
- H315-H319-H335
- Precautionary statements
- P261-P280a-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a
- TSCA
- Yes
Use
Pyrite or iron pyrite (FeS2) is a mineral containing iron and sulphur, and occurs in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is also found in sedimentary deposits. Pyrite resembles gold in appearance and hence it is also known as fool's gold. It is harder than gold, the hardness being 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs' scale. It is the most common and widespread of the sulphide minerals and is used as a source of sulphur for the production of sulphuric acid (H2SO4). Under oxidizing conditions, pyrite readily alters to iron sulphates and eventually to limonite, forming gossans, the surface expression for pyrite-rich mineral deposits.
1 India supplier list of "PYRITE"
- Product Name:PYRITE
- Company Type: Reagent
- Country/Region: Delhi,INDIA
- Product Name:Pyrite
- Company Type: Reagent
- Country/Region: CHINA
- Main Products: Gamma-butyrolactone