Characteristic

 

Lead(II) sulfate (PbSO₄) is a white solid, which appears white in microcrystalline form. It is also known as fast white, milk white, sulfuric acid lead salt or anglesite.

Chemical formula:PbSO₄

Molar mass:303.26 g/mol

Appearance:white solid

Density:6.29 g/cm³

Melting point: 1,087 °C (1,989 °F; 1,360 K) decomposes

Solubility in water:0.0032 g/100 mL (15 °C);0.00443 g/100 mL (20 °C)

Solubility product (Ksp):2.13 x 10⁻⁸ (20 °C)

Solubility: insoluble in alcohol;soluble in ammonium acetate (>6M);soluble in ammonium tartrate in presence of ammonium chloride and ammonia

Magnetic susceptibility (χ):−69.7·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Refractive index (nD):1.877

Crystal structure:orthorhombic, barite

 

Application

 

Lead(II) sulfate is used in pigments, galvanic batteries, lithography, weighting fabrics. It is also used as intermediates.