Lead Peroxide (Lead Dioxide) (CAS 1309-60-0)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

LEAD PEROXIDE (Lead Dioxide)

Cat. NoKC.1210083 CategoryOxides Molecular FormulaO2Pb CAS1309-60-0 Molecular Weight239 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Oxidizing

Irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

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Lead dioxide appears as brown, hexagonal crystals. Insoluble in water. Used in matches, explosives, electrodes.

Used in matches, explosives, and electrodes; [CAMEO] Used to make dyes, matches, pyrotechnics, polysulfide polymers, and other chemicals; [Ullmann]
Oxidizing agent, electrodes, lead-acid storage batteries, curing agent for polysulfide elastomers, textiles (mordant, discharge in dyeing with indigo), matches, explosives, analytical reagent.
Manufacturing rubber substitutes; with amorphous phosphorus as ignition surface for matches; pyrotechny; manufacturing pigments.
Curing agent for polysulfide, low-molecular weight butyl and polyisoprene; used as an oxidizer in the manufacture of dyes and to control burning in incendiary fuses.

Physical Description	Lead dioxide appears as brown, hexagonal crystals. Insoluble in water. Used in matches, explosives, electrodes.
Color/Form	Brown, hexagonal crystals
Melting Point	554 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Density	9.375 at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	Insoluble (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: omega 2.3 (Li /lamp/)
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	dioxolead
Molecular Formula	O2Pb
Molecular Weight	239 g/mol
CAS	1309-60-0
SMILES	O=[Pb]=O
InChIKey	YADSGOSSYOOKMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1210083
Pack sizes	500GM

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