Influence of Pyrrhotite on the Corrosion of Mild Steel

As a result of the electrical conductivity of pyrrhotite it was hypothesized that its presence in the corrosion product layer on a steel surface could lead to localized corrosion Mild steel specimens API 5L X65 were pretreated to form a pyrrhotite layer on the surface using high temperature sulfidation in oil The pretreated specimens were then exposed to a range of aqueous CO2 and H2S

Pyrrhotite The mineral pyrrhotite information and pictures

Pyrrhotite is named from the Greek word pyrrhos which means color of fire This is despite the fact that the usual color of Pyrrhotite is a bronze color rather than red however its tarnish may have hints of sparkling red Metallic yellow bronze dark silvery gray Crystals may tarnish on exposed surfaces usually darkening and sometimes

Pyrrhotite in concrete causes crumbling foundations in MA homes

REGION — Homeowners should perhaps fear one word even more than termites or mold Pyrrhotite Hidden within the concrete of house foundations pyrrhotite can over time turn the rock solid base of a home into a crumble of material that turns to rubble in the The presence of pyrrhotite has become an issue for thousands of homeowners first in Connecticut and now in other locations

Pyrrhotite Physical properties uses composition Geology

Magnetic Properties of Pyrrhotite Pyrrhotite is similar to another iron sulfide mineral named troilite Troilite has a chemical composition of FeS while pyrrhotite s chemical composition is Fe 1 x S Pyrrhotite is deficient in iron because some of the iron sites in its crystal lattice are vacant empty That is why the iron in the formula has a subscript of 1 x

Pyrrhotite Mines Minerals and More

An impressive pyrrhotite cluster just from a point of view of beauty This compelling composite of several large bronze colored pyrrhotite crystals is composed of at least a half dozen individuals up to two and one half inches across in a very geometric arrangement Some crystals are in parallel growth while others are growing at acute angles

Pyrrhotite and Crumbling Concrete ct

Pyrrhotite in concrete is a geohazard that has caused a societal crisis in Connecticut impacting as many as 35 000 homes condominiums and municipal buildings Homes are going into foreclosure and people are losing their life savings as the costs to replace entire foundations can be greater than $200 000

Pyrrhotite FlosFerriMinerals

Occurring minerals Pyrrhotite Quartz Calcite Location Dalnegorsk Primorski kraj Russia Size 11 5 x 9 0 x 4 5 cm Weight 465 g View Available Minerals PYRRHOTITE Stan Terg Kosovo B1 5 Interesting group of platy pyrrhotite crystals replaced by galena Some crystals of quartz are present

Crumbling Foundations ct

Crumbling Foundations Upwards of 35 000 homes in a radius of Stafford Springs Connecticut are facing the potential for a failed concrete foundation due to the possible presence of a naturally occurring iron sulfide pyrrhotite in their concrete foundation The concrete originated from the JJ Mottes Concrete Company in Stafford Springs

Atomic Scale Characterization of Commensurate and Incommensurate

Pyrrhotite can be grouped into two categories depending on the constituent superstructures commensurate pyrrhotites with integer values of N and incommensurate or intermediate pyrrhotites with non integer values The chemical formulas of commensurate NC superstructures take the form Fe n 1 S n n ≥ 8 where N = n/2 for n = even and N = n for n = odd Elliot 2024

What Does Pyrrhotite Do To Concrete Surtreat Solutions

Pyrrhotite gets into concrete by its presence in the aggregate that is used in the mixing of the concrete When the aggregate is mined the pyrrhotite is usually found in very small amounts in the rock and material that is used to create the aggregate Once the aggregate is broken down to size to be mixed with the other concrete materials the

Understanding Pyrrhotite in Concrete

Pyrrhotite is the suspected cause of concrete durability issues found in the northeast Conn primarily used for residential foundations The foundations of interest are experiencing a slow crack development resulting in the eventual loss of concrete strength The problems sometimes exhibiting themselves within the first 10 years

Pyrrhotite Wikipedia

Pyrrhotite is an iron sulfide mineral with the formula Fe 1 x S x = 0 to It is a nonstoichiometric variant of FeS the mineral known as is also called magnetic pyrite because the color is similar to pyrite and it is weakly magnetism decreases as the iron content increases and troilite is non magnetic [page needed]

Pyrrhotite an overview ScienceDirect Topics

Pyrrhotite dissolution can proceed through oxidative or nonoxidative reactions Oxidative dissolution can be at least 10 3 times slower than nonoxidative reactions Thomas et al 1998 Dissolved O 2 and Fe 3 can be important oxidants of pyrrhotite When oxygen is the primary oxidant the overall reaction may be written as

USGS Releases Pyrrhotite Map of US PaintSquare News

MONDAY MAY 4 2024 The United States Geological Survey released last week its first map of where the mineral pyrrhotite could occur in the United States The research was mandated by Congress in the FY2019 appropriations bill for the USGS and was supported by the USGS Mineral Resources Program Pyrrhotite is a mineral that consists of iron

What are Pyrite and Pyrrhotite

Updated Jun 17 2024 Pyrite and Pyrrhotite are iron sulfide minerals made up of iron and sulfur The better known pyrite is sometimes referred to as Fool s Gold due to its metallic luster and pale golden appearance Chemically pyrite is made up of a constant ratio of 2 atoms of sulfur and one atom of iron where pyrrhotite has less sulfur

How Does Pyrrhotite Affect Foundations Surtreat Solutions

Pyrrhotite is classified as an iron sulfide which when exposed to water and oxygen creates a chemical reaction This reaction forms new minerals around the iron sulfides known as sulfates With the addition of the sulfates because of the chemical reaction the Pyrrhotite takes up more space in the concrete than what it did originally