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The Hive => Chemicals & Equipment => Topic started by: Glacial_Refluxer on April 13, 2003, 12:12:00 AM

Title: proper temp for iron sulphide production?
Post by: Glacial_Refluxer on April 13, 2003, 12:12:00 AM

When fuseing iron and sulphur together what temp is
required? Can this be done in lab glass?

Title: think about graphite...
Post by: calcium on April 13, 2003, 03:43:00 AM

Fusing iron with anything would require a crucible, not lab glass. Porcelain or graphite?

Title: The reaction of iron and sulfur gives off alot
Post by: foxy2 on April 14, 2003, 03:09:00 AM

The reaction of iron and sulfur gives off alot of heat, if your useing finely divied iron such as steel wool, once its going it should keep going.  Try it on a really small scale to get a feel for the rxn.