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Description
Iron(II) sulfide is used to generate hydrogen sulfide instantaneously by reacting with hydrochloric acid. In laboratory, Kipp’s apparatus is utilized for this purpose. It is used as a re-sulphurizing and alloying agent, as a reducing agent to remove heavy metal impurities from phosphoric acid. It is used to control hydrogen embrittlement in alloy and stainless steel industries.
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.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 1195°C |
Color | Brown to Black |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 50 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99% (Metal basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in acids with H2S evolutionInsoluble in water and nitric acid. |
Formula Weight | 87.91 |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Appearance | Brown to black powder |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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P18L015 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/17/2025 | 01742218,01742209 |
T08K041 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/17/2024 | 01742218,01742209 |
Q04J011 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/20/2024 | 01742218,01742209 |
Q04J011 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/05/2023 | 174220010,01742218,174220050,01742209 |
R31J015 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/13/2023 | 017422,01742218 |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 215-268-6 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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