Petrovite Explained

Petrovite
Formula:Na10CaCu2(SO4)8
Color:Blue, green

Petrovite is a blue and green mineral, with the chemical formula of Na10CaCu2(SO4)8. It contains atoms of oxygen (O), sodium (Na), sulphur (S), calcium (Ca) and copper (Cu) in a porous framework. It has potential as a cathode material in sodium-ion rechargeable batteries.[1] [2]

It was discovered in volcanic lava flows in the Kamchatka region of Russia's far east and first described in 2020.[3]

References

  1. Web site: 2020-11-20. Newly discovered mineral petrovite could revolutionize batteries. 2021-01-16. Big Think. en.
  2. Web site: Petrovite: Scientists discover a new mineral in Kamchatka. 2021-01-16. phys.org. en.
  3. Filatov. Stanislav K.. Shablinskii. Andrey P.. Krivovichev. Sergey V.. Vergasova. Lidiya P.. Moskaleva. Svetlana V.. October 2020. Petrovite, Na10CaCu2(SO4)8, a new fumarolic sulfate from the Great Tolbachik fissure eruption, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. Mineralogical Magazine. en. 84. 5. 691–698. 10.1180/mgm.2020.53. 2020MinM...84..691F . 225662607 . 0026-461X. free.

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