Density of Common Sulfides
The density of sulfides varies depending on the specific compound or mineral in question. The following table provides a comprehensive list of density values for various sulfides at standard room temperature (approximately 25°C or 77°F) and 1 atmospheric (atm) pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
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| Iron(II) Sulfide (FeS) | 4.700 |
| Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) | 4.090 |
| Lead(II) Sulfide (PbS) | 7.600 |
| Copper(I) Sulfide (Cu2S) | 5.600 |
| Copper(II) Sulfide (CuS) | 4.760 |
| Silver Sulfide (Ag2S) | 7.230 |
| Mercury(II) Sulfide (HgS) | 8.100 |
| Cobalt Sulfide (CoS) | 5.450 |
| Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) | 4.830 |
| Molybdenum(IV) Sulfide (MoS2) | 5.060 |
| Manganese(II) Sulfide (MnS) | 4.000 |
| Bismuth(III) Sulfide (Bi2S3) | 6.780 |
| Antimony(III) Sulfide (Sb2S3) | 4.562 |
| Arsenic(III) Sulfide (As2S3) | 3.460 |
| Tin(II) Sulfide (SnS) | 5.080 |
| Tin(IV) Sulfide (SnS2) | 4.500 |
| Aluminum Sulfide (Al2S3) | 2.020 |
| Chromium(III) Sulfide (Cr2S3) | 3.800 |
| Sodium Sulfide (Na2S) | 1.856 |
| Potassium Sulfide (K2S) | 1.740 |
| Barium Sulfide (BaS) | 4.300 |
| Strontium Sulfide (SrS) | 3.700 |
| Calcium Sulfide (CaS) | 2.590 |
| Magnesium Sulfide (MgS) | 2.680 |
| Lithium Sulfide (Li2S) | 1.640 |
| Rubidium Sulfide (Rb2S) | 2.910 |
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).