Iron sulfide
- CAS NO.：12068-85-8
- Empirical Formula: FeS2
- Molecular Weight: 119.97
- MDL number: MFCD00064690
- EINECS: 235-106-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-03-31 17:23:26
What is Iron sulfide?
Chemical properties
Brass-yellow or brown, tarnished min- eral, greenish or brownish-black streak, metallic luster.
Physical properties
Habit: tabular, cickscomb aggregate, faces curved.
Color: white green.
Luster: metallic.
Diaphaneity: opaque.
Fracture: conchoidal.
Cleavage: {101}.
Twinning: {101}.
Streak: black. Pyroelectric.
Occurrence: sedimentary, magmatic, metamorphic,
and hydrothermal.
The Uses of Iron sulfide
Manufacture of sulfur, sulfuric acid and sulfur dioxide, ferrous sulfate, cheap jewelry, recovery of metals.
The Uses of Iron sulfide
Iron sulfide is used in photovoltaics and lithium ion battery cathodes. It is also studied as a potential material for the sequestration of environmental contaminants.
Definition
Often mixed with small amounts of copper, arsenic, nickel, cobalt, gold, selenium.
Properties of Iron sulfide
| Melting point: | 1171°C |
| Density | 4.87 |
| form | Powder |
| color | Gray |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 12068-85-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Iron disulfide (12068-85-8) |
Safety information for Iron sulfide
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H317:Sensitisation, Skin H334:Sensitisation, respiratory H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P342+P311:IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Iron sulfide
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