| Agent Name |
Iron II sulfide |
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| CAS Number |
1317-37-9 |
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| Formula |
Fe-S |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Black iron sulfide; CI 77540; Ferrous monosulfide; Ferrous sulfide (FeS); Iron monosulfide; Iron monosulfide (FeS); Iron protosulfide; Iron sulfide (FeS); Iron sulfuret; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Gray to brown solid, or in pure form, colorless hexagonal crystals; Insoluble in water, but soluble in acids with release of H2S; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a pigment in hair dyes and ceramics (former uses), glasses and bottles, and paint; Also used in lubricants and anodes, as a hydrogen sulfide source, and to treat exhaust gases; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
See "Iron oxide," another iron compound that is insoluble in water. |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FERROUS SULFIDE
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