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Lead(IV) oxide, 97%
Description
Lead(IV) oxide is used in the manufacture of matches, pyrotechnics, dyes and other chemicals. It is also has several important applications in electrochemistry, in particular in the positive plates of lead acid batteries.
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Lead(IV) oxide is used in the manufacture of matches, pyrotechnics, dyes and other chemicals. It is also has several important applications in electrochemistry, in particular in the positive plates of lead acid batteries.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in dil.HCl.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 290°C |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| UN Number | UN1872 |
| Merck Index | 14,5407 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Soluble in dil.HCl. |
| Formula Weight | 239.19 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 9.38 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Lead(IV) oxide |
Safety and Handling
- Lead(IV) oxide
- Danger
- Oxidising solid Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H360Df-May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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