Iron(II) Sulfide - Chemical Reactions

Chemical Reactions

Iron sulfide reacts with hydrochloric acid, releasing the pungent and very toxic hydrogen sulfide

FeS + 2 HCl → FeCl2 + H2S

FeS can be obtained by the heating of iron and sulfur:

Fe + S → FeS

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