Description

Lead Chloride (PbCl₂) is an important inorganic salt with the CAS registry number 12612-47-4. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of other lead compounds and as a reagent in various chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research laboratories in the chemical, metallurgical, and electronics industries for applications ranging from catalysis to material science.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial starting material for the production of other lead-based chemicals and organolead compounds.
• Metallurgy: Used in pyrometallurgical processes and in the extraction and refining of certain metals.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Employed in the fabrication of certain electronic components and in research for semiconductor materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research.
• Catalysis: Investigated for use as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic reactions.
• Pigment & Glass Production: Used in the manufacture of specialized glasses, ceramics, and historically in some pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Chloride
CAS No.	12612-47-4
Molecular Formula	PbCl₂
Molecular Weight	278.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead(II) chloride; Plumbous chloride; Lead dichloride; Cotunnite; Lead chloride (PbCl₂); Lead(2+) chloride; NSC 84255
EINECS	235-712-3

Quality Control

Our Lead Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PbCl₂)	≥ 99.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.001%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.0005%

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