Iron(II) sulfide, 99.98% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 1317-37-9 | FeS | 87.91 g/mol

Iron(II) sulfide is used as a pigment in hair dyes and ceramics, glasses and bottles, and paint, Also used in lubricants and anodes, as a hydrogen sulfide source, and to treat exhaust gases. And it is also used as resulphurizing agent in the production of carbon, alloy and stainless types of free cutting steels. It acts as an alloying agent to improve machine ability of steel castings which are used to manufacture various steel components.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1317-37-9
• Molecular Formula: FeS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 87.91
• MDL Number: MFCD00011013
• InChI Key: GNVXPFBEZCSHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ferrous sulfide, iron ii sulfide, iron sulfide, troilite, iron sulfuret, iron sulphide, iron monosulfide, iron protosulfide, ferrous monosulfide
• PubChem CID: 14828
• IUPAC Name: λ²-iron(2+) sulfanediide
• SMILES: [S--].[Fe++]

• Melting Point: 1195°C
• Color: Brown to Black
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 14,4058
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water(0.0062g/L ),in acids with evolution of hydrogen sulfide. Insoluble in nitric acid.
• Formula Weight: 87.91
• Percent Purity: 99.98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.74 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Iron(II) sulfide

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	215-268-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only