Lead Hydroxide powder

Product Description

Lead Hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Pb(OH). It typically appears as a white to off-white amorphous or crystalline powder. As a poorly soluble base, it is mainly used in battery manufacturing, pigments, and chemical synthesis. Due to its toxicity, it must be handled with strict safety precautions.

Chemical Properties:

• Chemical Name: Lead(II) Hydroxide

• Formula: Pb(OH)

• Molecular Weight: 241.21 g/mol

• Appearance: White to off-white powder

• Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; reacts with acids to form soluble lead salts

• CAS Number: 1319-46-6

• Odor: Odorless

Applications:

• Battery Industry: Used in the manufacture of lead-acid batteries (as a precursor in plate preparation)

• Paint & Pigments: Historically used in specialized pigment formulations (restricted today due to toxicity)

• Ceramics & Glass: Occasionally used in lead-based glazes and specialty glasses

• Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of other lead compounds

Key Features:

• Low solubility in water, but reactive with acids

• Can act as a base or reactant in complex chemical processes

• Stable under dry storage conditions

Safety & Handling:

• Highly toxic exposure can cause serious health effects

• Handle with full PPE: gloves, safety goggles, dust mask or respirator

• Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin or clothing

• Use only in well-ventilated areas or under a fume hood

• Comply with all local and international regulations regarding storage, transport, and disposal