pyrophoric iron sulfide

pyrophoric iron sulfide
A substance typically formed inside tanks and processing units by the corrosive interaction of sulfur compounds in the hydrocarbons and the iron and steel in the equipment. On exposure to air (oxygen) it ignites spontaneously.

Petroleum refining glossary. 2013.

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