Method of synthesizing pyrite nanocrystals

US8425865B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• Cyrus Wadia · Alexandria, US
• Yue Wu · Beijing, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 17, 2009
• Grant date: Apr 23, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 30, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C01P2006/42
• WIPO field: Materials, metallurgy
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method of synthesizing pyrite nanocrystals is disclosed which in one embodiment includes forming a solution of iron (III) diethyl dithiophosphate and tetra-alkyl-ammonium halide in water. The solution is heated under pressure. Pyrite nanocrystal particles are then recovered from the solution.