Lead(II) oxide
General Product Information
| Article | Lead(II) oxide |
| Synonyms | Lead monoxide, Plumbous oxide, C.I. Pigment Yellow 46 |
| CAS No. | 1317-36-8 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 215-267-0 |
| IMO | Class 6.1 |
| Tariff Code | 28241000 |
| UN No. | 2291 |
| VLG/ADR | Class 6.1, Packing Group III |
Description
Lead(II) oxide is an inorganic compound consisting of lead and oxygen. The product is a fine powder in yellow crystal form (massicot, tetragonal). Lead(II) oxide is a versatile raw material used in the glass, ceramics, battery and pigment industries.
Characteristics
- Odor: Odorless.
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: Yellow.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Not soluble in water.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | PbO |
| Molar Weight | 223.20 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 888 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1470 °C |
| Density | 9.53 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | – |
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Lead oxide
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Lead oxide – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Lead(II) oxide
Applications
Lead(II) oxide is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Glass Industry
It is used to manufacture high-quality lead glass (crystal glass) that provides clarity, brilliance and radiation protection.
2. Ceramics & Glazes
In ceramics, it acts as a fluxing agent in glazes and glass ceramics.
3. Pigments
In combination with other metals, it is used in red-orange pigments.
4. Metal Industry
As an additive in lubricants for metal casting and welding.
5. Batteries
Lead(II) oxide is an important intermediate for the production of lead oxides used in lead-acid batteries.
6. Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis
As a reagent in laboratories or as a carrier in catalysts.