Description

Lead(II) Nitrate is an important inorganic salt widely utilized in industrial synthesis and analytical chemistry. Its strong oxidizing properties and solubility in water make it a versatile precursor and reagent for various chemical processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors such as pyrotechnics, pigments, and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Pyrotechnics and Matches: Serves as a key oxidizing agent in the formulation of specialty fireworks and match heads to produce specific colors and effects.
• Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a crucial raw material in the production of lead-based pigments, such as chrome yellow (lead chromate).
• Heat Stabilizers: Used in the synthesis of heat stabilizers for PVC and other polymers to prevent degradation during processing.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as an analytical reagent in laboratories for qualitative and quantitative analysis, particularly in precipitation reactions.
• Gold Cyanidation: Functions as an additive in the extraction of gold from ores via the cyanide process.
• Textile Printing: Used in specific dyeing and printing processes on textiles as a mordant.
• Photography (Historical): Historically used in certain photographic processes and sensitizing papers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead(II) Nitrate
CAS No.	10099-74-8
Molecular Formula	Pb(NO3)2
Molecular Weight	331.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead dinitrate; Nitric acid, lead(2+) salt; Plumbous nitrate; Lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2); Lead(2+) nitrate; Lead(II) nitrate trihydrate (common hydrated form)
EINECS	233-245-9

Quality Control

Our Lead(II) Nitrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting standard industrial and reagent-grade requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity levels is available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as combustibles, reducing agents, and strong acids. Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to moisture and direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Pb(NO3)2)	≥ 99.0 %
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.001 %

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