CAS · 1317-36-8
Product Overview
Lead monoxide is a high-purity dyes-pigments supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | Orange powder |
|---|---|
| Lead monoxide content: | 99.5% min |
| Lead dioxide content: | 0.02% max |
| Lead metal content: | 0.08% max |
| Ferric oxide content: | 0.002% max |
| Cupric oxide content: | 0.002% max |
| Water: | 0.2% max |
Applications
1. Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing
PbO is a crucial active material in the production of plates for lead-acid batteries, forming part of the positive and negative electrodes after conversion to PbSO₄.
Enhances battery performance, longevity, and charge efficiency.
2. Glass and Ceramics Industry
Used in manufacturing lead-based glasses, especially:
Optical glass with high refractive index
Radiation shielding glass (X-ray and gamma protection)
Improves mechanical strength, chemical durability, and workability in ceramics and glazes.
Imparts a brilliant gloss and color in glazes.
3. Rubber and Plastics
Acts as a stabilizer and catalyst in vulcanization of rubber.
Sometimes used in PVC compounds as a heat stabilizer (though use is being phased out due to toxicity).
4. Paints and Pigments (Historic Use)
Formerly used in red/yellow pigments, but largely discontinued in paints due to toxicity and regulatory restrictions.
5. Catalysis and Chemical Synthesis
Utilized as a catalyst or reagent in various chemical syntheses, such as:
Oxidation reactions
Production of lead soaps (used in lubricants or driers for paints)
6. Radiation Shielding and X-Ray Protection
PbO is incorporated into shielding materials and glass for use in medical and nuclear applications due to its high density and atomic number.
Benefits
Lead monoxide丨CAS 1317-36-8is an industrially significant compound used primarily in the battery, glass, and ceramics industries due to its chemical reactivity, high density, and stability. Despite its effectiveness, its toxicity and environmental hazards necessitate strict regulatory compliance and safety precautions in all stages of handling and use.
Conclusion
A concise summary and suitability assessment for this product is available on request. Contact our team to discuss whether it fits your process and quality requirements.