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IRON DISULFIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
FeS2
formula, see observation
12068-85-8
CAS number
CONT

The interface, or redox boundary, between the oxidized and reduced rocks has, in cross-section, the shape of a crudely crescentic envelope or roll, the leading edge of which cuts across the host strata ... and points down dip towards reduced ground that still contains authigenic iron disulphides.

OBS

iron disulfide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Do not confuse with "pyrite" (q.v.), which is the name given to native iron disulfide.

OBS

Chemical formula: FeS2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
FeS2
formula, see observation
12068-85-8
CAS number
OBS

disulfure de fer : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «pyrite», qui désigne le disulfure de fer à l'état naturel.

OBS

Formule chimique : FeS2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
FeS2
formula, see observation
12068-85-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: FeS2

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