Iron Disulfide Powder
Iron Disulfide Powder
| Iron Disulfide Powder / Iron Sulfide Powder | |
| Product No | NRE-29018-01 |
| CAS No. | 12068-85-8 |
| Formula | FeS2 |
| Particle Size | -325 mesh (Can be Customized) |
| Purity | 99.91% |
| Color | Dark Brown |
| Molecular Weight | 120.97 g/mol |
| Density | approx. 4.8-5.0 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | approx. 742 °C |
| Appearance | Golden-yellow / Light brass powder with metalic luster |
Iron Disulfide Powder
Iron Disulfide Powder, commonly known as pyrite, is an iron–sulfur compound with interesting electrical, optical, electrochemical, and catalytic properties. Its high sulfur content, relatively low cost, and natural abundance make it an attractive material for research and industrial applications.
1. Energy Storage
Iron Disulfide Powder is widely investigated as an electrode and cathode material for energy-storage systems. It has been studied for lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and other rechargeable battery technologies because of its electrochemical activity and high theoretical capacity.
2. Solar Energy
FeS₂ is a semiconductor with optical and electronic properties that make it interesting for photovoltaic and solar-energy research. It has been explored as an absorber material for thin-film solar cells and photoelectrochemical systems.
3. Electrocatalysis
Iron disulfide and FeS₂-based composites are investigated as electrocatalysts for reactions such as the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Researchers study these materials as potentially cost-effective alternatives to noble-metal catalysts.
4. Hydrogen Production
FeS₂-based materials are being researched for water-splitting and hydrogen-generation technologies. Their surface properties can be modified through nanostructuring, doping, or combination with other materials to improve catalytic performance.
5. Environmental Remediation
Iron disulfide is also studied for environmental applications, including contaminant removal and transformation. Its reactive surface can interact with selected metal ions and other pollutants in soil and water-treatment research.
6. Semiconductor & Electronic Materials
Because of its semiconducting behavior, FeS₂ is investigated for optoelectronic devices, photodetectors, sensors, and functional electronic materials.
7. Metallurgy and Mineral Research
Pyrite is an important iron–sulfur mineral and is used in mineral processing, metallurgy, geochemistry, and ore-beneficiation research.
