LEAD OXIDE
CAS No: 1317-36-8 (PbO) / 1314-41-6 (Pb₃O₄) | Chemical Formula: PbO / Pb₃O₄ | Molecular Weight: 223.20 (PbO) / 685.60 (Pb₃O₄)
🔹 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Lead Oxide is a fine, heavy, yellow or red inorganic powder used as an essential raw material in lead-acid battery manufacturing, ceramic glazing, glass production, paints, chemical synthesis, and rubber processing. It provides controlled reactivity, high density, and good electrochemical properties.
🔹 TYPES AVAILABLE
- Yellow Lead Oxide (PbO / Litharge)
• Red Lead Oxide (Pb₃O₄ / Minium)
• Orange Oxide (on request)
| Parameter | PbO (Litharge) | Pb₃O₄ (Red Lead) |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 98.5% | ≥ 97.0% |
| Metallic Lead | ≤ 0.15% | ≤ 0.10% |
| Insolubles | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% |
| Particle Size | Fine Powder | Fine Powder |
| Appearance | Yellow Powder | Red/Orange Powder |
| Industry / Application | Uses |
|---|---|
| Battery Manufacturing | Lead-acid storage batteries (Primary use) |
| Ceramics | Glazes, enamels, frits |
| Glass Industry | High refractive optical glass |
| Rubber | Vulcanization accelerator |
| Paints & Pigments | Anti-corrosion coatings |
| Chemicals | Lead salts & stabilizers |
🔹 KEY FEATURES / BENEFITS
- High purity & consistent performance
• Excellent electrochemical activity for batteries
• Controlled particle size
• Enhances mechanical & heat properties in ceramics
• Suitable for industrial scale formulations
🔹 PACKING OPTIONS
- 25 kg Bags (HDPE / Paper with inner liner)
• 50 kg Bags
• 1 MT Jumbo Bags
• Custom packing on request
🔹 STORAGE & HANDLING
- Store in dry covered area
• Avoid moisture exposure
• Use PPE (gloves, mask, protective clothing)
• Follow MSDS for safe handling (toxic & harmful if ingested/inhaled)
🔹 DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED
- COA
• MSDS
• TDS
• Battery compliance certificates (if applicable)