Description

Lead(II) Sulfide is a critical inorganic compound with the chemical formula PbS, widely recognized for its semiconductor properties. This material is essential for applications requiring precise optoelectronic characteristics and chemical stability. It serves as a fundamental raw material for industries including infrared detection, photovoltaic research, and specialized pigment manufacturing. Our product is supplied to meet the stringent quality demands of industrial and research applications.

Application

• Infrared (IR) Detectors & Sensors: Utilized as a primary material in photoconductive cells and other IR-sensitive devices due to its narrow bandgap.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated for use in next-generation solar cells, including quantum dot and thin-film photovoltaic applications.
• Specialty Pigments & Ceramics: Employed in the formulation of high-stability pigments and in the production of certain ceramic glazes.
• Semiconductor Research: Serves as a model compound for studying semiconductor physics and material properties.
• Catalysis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis and desulfurization processes.
• Educational & Laboratory Reagent: Supplied as a high-purity chemical for academic instruction and analytical procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead(II) Sulfide
CAS No.	1314-87-0
Molecular Formula	PbS
Molecular Weight	239.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Galena (Mineral); Lead Monosulfide; Plumbous Sulfide; Natural Lead Sulfide; Lead(2+) Sulfide; Thiolead; Lead Sulphide
EINECS	215-246-6

Quality Control

Our Lead(II) Sulfide is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with technical specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the exacting standards of industrial and research customers globally.

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 strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to grayish-black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (PbS)	≥ 99.0%
Lead (Pb) Content	≥ 86.0%
Insoluble Matter (in Acid)	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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