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Iron Pyrites

Iron Pyrites (FeS2) are used in amber glass to provide iron and sulfur for the amber chromophore. It may be used as a standalone source for these elements or used in conjunction with other iron sources such as Melite-40.

The following is a typical analysis on the Iron Pyrites that we distribute from New Castle (Wilmington), DE

LABORATORY REPORT
PRODUCT: Iron Pyrites - New Castle (Wilmington), DE
DATE: January 2014
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS SCREEN ANALYSIS
US Sieve Series
SiO2 4.75% + 4 mesh
TiO2 + 8 mesh
AI2O3 + 12 mesh
Fe2O3 65.00% + 16 mesh
CaO +20 mesh 0.00%
MgO + 30 mesh 1.00%
MnO + 40 mesh 1.70%
S= 52.00% + 60 mesh 4.10%
SO3 + 80 mesh
Na2O+K2O + 100 mesh 14.50%
Carbon + 200 mesh 14.30%
Purity - 200 mesh 64.40%
    + 325 mesh
    - 325 mesh
       
TOTAL
Oxygen Corr.
Corr. TOTAL
REMARKS:
The analysis shown is a general representation of the product manufactured or shipped during the period of time indicated. It is subject to sampling and testing variations and no warranty as to accuracy, completeness, and merchantability.

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