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Oxide Yellow Lead / Litharge (PbO)

    Product Description

    Oxide Yellow Lead is a yellowish, free-flowing, odorless powder primarily used as a lead stabilizer, pigment, and intermediate in industrial applications.

    It is commonly used in:

    • Lead stabilizers (Lead Stearates)
    • Pottery and ceramics
    • Lead glass, paints, and enamels
    • Inks and rubber/PVC processing
    • Lubricants, greases, and insecticides

    Specifications of Oxide Yellow Lead

    PropertySpecification
    AppearanceYellow free-flowing powder
    Boiling Point1470 °C
    Melting Point888 °C
    SolubilityInsoluble in water; soluble in acetic acid, nitric acid, alkalies

    Composition

    ElementRange / MaxTypical (%)
    PbO (Litharge)99.82% min
    Pb (Free Lead)0.15% max
    Pb3O4 (Red Lead)0.05% max

    Trace Elements:

    ElementMax (%)Typical (%)
    Fe0.00070.0004
    Zn0.00060.0004
    Cu0.00040.0003
    Ag0.00150.00006
    Bi0.0050< 0.0009
    As, Sb, Sn0.0009< 0.0004
    Ni, Te, Th, Cd0.0006< 0.0005
    Co, Cr, Mn, Se0.0002< 0.0001

    Applications

    • Lead stabilizers (Lead Stearates)
    • Pottery, ceramics, and lead glass
    • Paints, enamels, and inks
    • Rubber and PVC processing
    • Lubricants, greases, and insecticides
    • Industrial intermediates for inorganic pigments and lead soaps

    Packaging

    • 25 kg HDPE laminated paper sacks with polythene liners

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