1308-56-1

Basic information

• Product Name: CHALCOPYRITE
• Synonyms: CHALCOPYRITE;Chalcopyrite,naturallyoccurringmineral,grains,approximately0.06-0.19in;copper iron sulfide;copper pyrite;COPPER(II)FERROUSSULFIDE;Chalcopyrite, naturally occurring mineral, grains, approximately 1.5-4.8mm
• CAS NO: 1308-56-1
• Molecular Formula: CuFeS2
• Molecular Weight: 183.52
• Mol File: 1308-56-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 950°C
• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /yellow tetragonal crystals
• Density: 4.1-4.3
• Vapor Pressure: 12600mmHg at 25°C
• Solubility: Soluble in aqua regia and nitric acid; insoluble in hydrochloric
• Water Solubility: soluble HNO3, aqua regia; insoluble HCl [MER06]
• Merck: 14,2038
• CAS DataBase Reference: CHALCOPYRITE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: CHALCOPYRITE(1308-56-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: CHALCOPYRITE(1308-56-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1308-56-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Copper;iron;sulfane, also known as Chalcopyrite, is a sulfide mineral with the chemical formula CuFeS2. It is the most important copper ore and is characterized by its yellow brass-colored crystals, tetragonal structure, and a hardness of 3.5-4.0. Chalcopyrite can be synthesized by reacting KFeS with an ammonia copper solution.

Uses

Used in Mining Industry:
Copper;iron;sulfane is used as a source of copper for the mining industry. It is the primary source of copper, which is an essential metal used in various applications, including electrical wiring, plumbing, and industrial machinery.
Used in Semiconductor Research:
Copper;iron;sulfane is used as a synthetic material in semiconductor research. Its unique properties make it a valuable resource for studying and developing new semiconductor technologies, which are crucial for the advancement of electronics and other related industries.

InChI:InChI=1/Cu.Fe.2H2S/h;;2*1H2

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Chalcopyrite is the most abundant but also the most recalcitrant copper sulfide mineral in leaching processes. The reasons for its refractory character are passivation and/or its semi-conductive properties. In our study chalcopyrite was hydrometallurgically processed via chemical leaching, elect...detailed

The electrochemistry of CHALCOPYRITE (cas 1308-56-1) in alkaline solutions08/15/2019

This paper summarizes the results of a study of the anodic characteristics of chalcopyrite in alkaline hydroxide and carbonate solutions. The cathodic reduction of oxygen, peroxide and hypochlorite have also been investigated as possible oxidants in a two-stage process for the heap leaching of c...detailed