Description

Lead Oxide CAS NO 1314-41-6 is a critical inorganic compound, primarily known as lead(II,IV) oxide or red lead. It serves as a fundamental raw material in multiple heavy industries, valued for its unique chemical and physical properties. Key industrial buyers rely on it for its performance in energy storage, corrosion protection, and pigment formulation. This product is essential for manufacturers in the battery, glass, ceramics, and protective coatings sectors seeking reliable, high-quality chemical inputs.

Application

• Battery Manufacturing: A key component in the paste for lead-acid battery plates, particularly for automotive and industrial storage batteries.
• Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: Used as a potent anti-corrosive pigment in primers and paints for steel structures, ships, and bridges.
• Glass & Ceramics Industry: Employed in the production of lead glass (crystal) and certain ceramic glazes to modify optical properties and lower melting points.
• Pyrotechnics and Matches: Acts as an oxidizing agent in the manufacture of matches and certain pyrotechnic compositions.
• Rubber & Plastic Stabilizer: Historically used as a stabilizer, though its use is now highly restricted in many applications.
• Magnet Manufacturing: Used in the production of certain ferrite magnets.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Serves as a chemical reagent in various synthetic and analytical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Oxide
CAS No.	1314-41-6
Molecular Formula	Pb3O4
Molecular Weight	685.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Red Lead; Lead(II,IV) Oxide; Trilead Tetroxide; Minium; Lead Tetraoxide; Plumboplumbic Oxide; C.I. Pigment Red 105; Paris Red; Saturn Red; Sindoor
EINECS	215-235-6

Quality Control

Our Lead Oxide is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property determination. We adhere to relevant industrial standards and can provide material tailored to specific customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and reducing agents. Keep container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and carbon dioxide from the air. Observe all local and international regulations for the storage of lead-containing compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Bright red or orange-red powder
Assay (as Pb3O4)	≥ 97.0 %
Lead Monoxide (PbO) Content	≤ 2.0 %
Moisture	≤ 0.2 %
Water-soluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Acetone-soluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Particle Size (Passing 325 mesh)	≥ 99.5 %
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.01 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.