Pyrite is a source of iron and sulfur and is used for the production of sulfuric acid. Pyrite is used to create iron sulfate that is used to make nutritional supplements, lawn treatment, ink, water treatment, and many other chemical processes including as a catalyst.
The main uses today include: Production of sulphur dioxide for the paper industry. Production of sulphuric acid for the chemistry industry and the fertilized industry. Pyrite is most often mined for the gold, copper or other elements associated with it.
Iron Pyrite today is the production of amber coloured glass as a container glass oxide. It is the most reliable method of achieving this colour and it provides a high level of UV protection for the contents of glass containers and interiors of buildings or rooms with amber windows, often found in rooms designated for antique artwork or text storage. Rubber, explosives, sulphur-impregnated compounds, and reductant industries also frequently use iron pyrite. It is also used in the production of cast iron and advanced solar panels.
• Creates a rich amber colour in glass
• Provides excellent UV protection
• Reduces furnace heating costs by naturally heating while colouring
• Absorbs nearly all radiation in wavelengths shorter than 450nm
