Pyrite is the most widely distributed sulfide in the earth’s crust, formed in a variety of different geological conditions. Generated in copper-nickel sulfide magmatic deposits, characterized by being rich in Ni. Generated in contact metasomatized deposits, often containing Co.
Below are some uses of pyrite:
- Produce sulfuric acid, the slag can be used to make iron and steel. If the slag contains high sulfur content and low iron content, it can be used as an auxiliary raw material for cement
- For chemical raw materials
- Production of sulfur and various sulfur-containing compounds to be used in industries like rubber, papermaking, textiles, food, and matches. Also can be used in agriculture industry as well as in the manufacture of various explosives, smoke agents, etc.
- When it coexists with copper, lead, zinc, molybdenum and other sulfide deposits, and contains gold, cobalt, molybdenum and rare element selenium, it can be comprehensively recycled
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