1303-18-0

Basic information

• Product Name: arsenopyrite
• Synonyms: arsenopyrite
• CAS NO: 1303-18-0
• Molecular Formula: AsFeS
• Molecular Weight: 162.833
• Mol File: 1303-18-0.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: arsenopyrite(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: arsenopyrite(1303-18-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: arsenopyrite(1303-18-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1303-18-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Arsenopyrite, also known as mispickel, is a sulfide mineral with the chemical formula AsFeS. It is the most abundant and widespread arsenic mineral, commonly found in various geological formations.

Uses

Used in Metallurgical Industry:
Arsenopyrite is used as a source of arsenic for the metallurgical industry. The arsenic extracted from arsenopyrite is utilized in the production of various alloys, such as lead and copper, to improve their hardness and corrosion resistance.
Used in Chemical Industry:
In the chemical industry, arsenopyrite is used as a source of arsenic, which is an essential component in the manufacturing of various chemicals, such as arsenic trioxide, arsenic acid, and arsenic pentoxide. These chemicals are used in the production of pesticides, wood preservatives, and other applications.
Used in Semiconductor Industry:
Arsenopyrite is also used as a source of arsenic in the semiconductor industry. Elemental arsenic is used in the production of gallium arsenide, a compound semiconductor material with applications in high-speed electronic devices and solar cells.
Used in Traditional Medicine:
Historically, arsenopyrite has been used in traditional medicine, particularly in the form of arsenic trioxide, for the treatment of certain diseases, such as syphilis and trypanosomiasis. However, due to its toxicity, its use in modern medicine is limited and strictly regulated.
It is important to note that arsenopyrite is a toxic mineral, and its extraction and use should be carried out with proper safety measures to prevent environmental contamination and health hazards.

Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of As and Sox

InChI:InChI=1/As.Fe.S/rAsFeS/c1-2-3

Upstream product

• 7439-89-6 iron 
• 7704-34-9 sulfur 
• 14526-32-0 tris(dibutyldithiocarbamidato)-iron(III) 

Downstream Products

• 12044-16-5 iron(III) arsenide 

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Surface characterization of arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) during chemical and biological oxidation08/19/2019

The surface properties of arsenopyrite during chemical and biological oxidation were investigated by synchrotron X-ray diffraction (S-XRD), X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) and scanning electron microscope (SEM), accompanying with leaching behaviors elucidation. The moderate thermoph...detailed

Reductive dissolution and release of arsenic from arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) by a novel arsenate-respiring bacterium from the arsenic-contaminated soils08/18/2019

It is well established that arsenopyrite can be dissolved by both oxygen and microbes under oxic conditions; however, little is known about whether it can be mobilized under anoxic conditions. Here, we isolated a dissimilatory arsenate-respiring prokaryote (DARP) strain (Citrobacter sp. A99) fro...detailed

Photochemical oxidation and dissolution of arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) in acidic solutions08/17/2019

Arsenopyrite (FeAsS) is the most common iron sulfide mineral in the nature, and its oxidation causes arsenic (As) release and thus environmental pollution. Sunlight participates in the oxidative dissolution of sulfide minerals in supergene environments, affecting the release of toxic elements. I...detailed

Investigation on flotation separation of chalcopyrite from arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) with a novel collector: N-Butoxycarbonyl-O-Isobutyl Thiocarbamate08/16/2019

The efficient separation of chalcopyrite from arsenic-bearing minerals, especially arsenopyrite, remains a challenge in practice. In this work, a novel reagent of N-Butoxycarbonyl-O-Isobutyl Thiocarbamate (NBOIT) was employed in both single and mixed binary mineral flotation, and it proved to be...detailed

Enhance flotation separation of arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) and pyrite by low-temperature oxygen plasma surface modification08/15/2019

The flotation separation efficiency of pyrite and arsenopyrite can be enhanced by low-temperature oxygen plasma pretreatment. In this study, the plasma modification mechanism on arsenopyrite and pyrite and the effect on the flotation performance of pyrite and arsenopyrite were investigated. The ...detailed

Mechanism by which ferric iron promotes the bioleaching of arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) by the moderate thermophile Sulfobacillus thermosulfidooxidans08/14/2019

In this study, the mechanisms by which ferric iron promotes bioleaching of arsenopyrite by the moderately thermoacidophilic strain Sulfobacillus thermosulfidooxidans YN-22 was evaluated for the first time by integrating Fe L-edge and As/S K-edge X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spect...detailed

Adsorption performance of copper ions on arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) surfaces and implications for flotation08/13/2019

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Chemical oxidation of arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) using a novel oxidant—Chlorine dioxide08/12/2019

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Depression mechanism involving Fe3+ during arsenopyrite (cas 1303-18-0) flotation08/10/2019

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