FeS2

metal
· FeS2

Iron disulfide (pyrite, FeS₂) is a naturally occurring mineral compound that has gained attention in materials research for potential applications in energy storage and photovoltaic devices due to its semiconducting properties and earth-abundant composition. While pyrite has historically been a byproduct in metallurgical processes, contemporary interest focuses on engineered forms for next-generation batteries, solar cells, and catalytic applications where cost-effectiveness and sustainability are critical drivers. Its layered crystal structure and moderate elastic stiffness make it a subject of investigation for alternative materials to replace scarcer transition metals in electrochemical and optoelectronic devices.

battery electrodes and energy storagephotovoltaic researchcatalytic applicationssustainable/alternative materials developmentthin-film semiconductorsmetallurgical processing byproduct valorization

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
Pa
Pa
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf)
meV/atom
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
Pa
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries
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median of 2 measurements
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Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
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Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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