Characteristic

Lead(II) sulfide (also spelled sulphide) is an inorganic compound with the formula PbS. Galena is the principal ore and the most important compound of lead. 

Chemical formula：PbS

Molar mass：239.30 g/mol

Appearance：Black

Density：7.60 g/cm³

Melting point：1,118 °C (2,044 °F; 1,391 K)

Boiling point：1,281 °C (2,338 °F; 1,554 K)

Solubility in water：2.6×10⁻¹¹ kg/kg (calculated, at pH=7) 8.6×10⁻⁷ kg/kg

Solubility product (Ksp)：9.04×10−29

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：−84.0·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Refractive index (nD)：3.91

Crystal structure：Halite (cubic), cF8

Application

It is a semiconducting material with niche uses.High purity can be used as semiconductor.

PbS_MSDS.pdf