Description

Iron Sulfide (CAS NO 12068-85-8) is a key inorganic compound widely utilized for its unique chemical and physical properties in industrial processes. It serves as a critical precursor and functional material in sectors ranging from metallurgy to environmental technology. This product is essential for manufacturers and research facilities requiring a reliable source of high-purity metal sulfides for catalytic, electronic, and material synthesis applications.

Application

• Steel and Alloy Production: Acts as a sulfurizing agent and additive to control the properties of ferrous alloys.
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) Generation: Used in laboratory and industrial settings for the controlled production of H₂S gas.
• Lubricant and Dry Film Additive: Imparts solid lubricant properties in high-temperature and extreme-pressure applications.
• Pigment and Semiconductor Material: Serves as a raw material in the manufacture of certain pigments and as a precursor for semiconductor thin films.
• Cathode Material for Batteries: Investigated for use in lithium-ion and other advanced battery systems due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Environmental Remediation: Employed in processes for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater.
• Catalysis: Functions as a catalyst or catalyst support in various organic synthesis and desulfurization reactions.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Used as a standard or starting material in chemical research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Sulfide
CAS No.	12068-85-8
Molecular Formula	FeS
Molecular Weight	87.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrous Sulfide; Iron(II) Sulfide; Iron Monosulfide; Mackinawite (mineral form); Troilite (mineral form); Black Iron Sulfide; Synthetic Iron Sulfide
EINECS	235-106-8

Quality Control

Our Iron Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to dark gray powder or lumps
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (FeS)	≥ 95.0%
Iron (Fe) Content	Contact for details
Sulfur (S) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.