Pyrite is used industrially for manufacturing sulfuric acid, a chemical crucial for the fertilizer and paper industries. It is also used for making jewelry and home decor, as a material in some lithium batteries, and historically as a spark source for early firearms.
Industrial and scientific uses
- Sulfuric acid and sulfur dioxide production: Pyrite is a primary source for these chemicals, which are used in manufacturing fertilizers, paper, and other products.
- Battery production: It is used as a cathode material in some types of lithium batteries.
- Electronics: In the past, pyrite was used as a mineral detector in crystal radio sets, a use that continues today among hobbyists.
- Solar panels: Research is ongoing to use pyrite in low-cost photovoltaic solar cells.
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