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

Catalog No. AA2238806
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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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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++]

Specifications

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

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