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Lead(II) carbonate ((PbCO3)2.Pb(OH)2)-Powder
Product Description
Characteristic
White lead is the basic lead carbonate, 2PbCO3·Pb(OH)2. It is a complex salt, containing both carbonate and hydroxide ions. White lead occurs naturally as a mineral, in which context it is known as hydrocerussite, a hydrate of cerussite.
Chemical formula:(PbCO3)2.Pb(OH)2
Molar mass 775.633 g/mol
Appearance White powder
Application
Lead(II) carbonate is employed in the production of anticorrosion paint and outdoor paint. It is also used as a precursor for cosmetics, colored glaze and dope. It finds application in the tin-lead plating. It is also useful as a stabilizing agent for vinyl chloride plastic.