Lead Chloride (PbCl2)-Powder

Characteristic

Lead(II) chloride (PbCl₂) is an inorganic compound which is a white solid under ambient conditions. It is poorly soluble in water. Lead(II) chloride is one of the most important lead-based reagents.

Chemical formula：PbCl₂

Molar mass：278.10 g/mol

Appearance：white odorless solid

Density：5.85 g/cm³

Melting point：501 °C (934 °F; 774 K)

Boiling point：950 °C (1,740 °F; 1,220 K)

Solubility in water：10.8 g/L (20 °C)

Solubility product (Ksp)：1.7×10⁻⁵ (20 °C)

Solubility：slightly soluble in dilute HCl, ammonia;

insoluble in alcohol：Soluble in hot water as well as in presence of alkali hydroxide

                                   Soluble in concerntrated HCl：(>6M)

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：−73.8·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Refractive index (nD)：2.199

Application

Used as analytical reagents, auxilaries and solders, preparation of lead yellow dyes, determination of sodium fluoride, solders and fluxes, preparation of other lead salts, etc.

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