Description

Lead Borate is an inorganic compound valued for its role as a specialized fluxing agent and glass modifier. Its primary commercial importance lies in its ability to lower melting points and modify the optical and thermal properties of specialty glasses and ceramics. This product is essential for manufacturers in the glass, ceramic, and metallurgical industries seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency.

Application

• Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a key fluxing agent to reduce melting temperatures in the production of optical, sealing, and radiation-shielding glasses.
• Ceramic Glazes & Frits: Used to formulate glazes with unique luster, color, and surface properties, particularly in specialty ceramics.
• Metallurgy: Serves as a component in fluxes and slags for metal refining and soldering applications.
• Fire Retardants: Incorporated into certain polymer and coating systems to impart flame-retardant characteristics.
• Pigments & Stabilizers: Functions as a component in specific corrosion-inhibiting pigments and heat stabilizers for plastics.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a reagent or precursor material in chemical synthesis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Borate
CAS No.	12676-62-9
Molecular Formula	PbO·B2O3 (common representation) / Pb(BO2)2·H2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Lead Metaborate; Diboronic Acid, Lead(2+) Salt; Lead(II) Borate; Boric Acid, Lead Salt; Plumbous Borate; Lead Diborate; Lead Monoborate; 2B4O Lead
EINECS	235-750-2

Quality Control

Our Lead Borate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing for purity, heavy metal content, and physical properties to meet industrial and technical grade requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, moisture-proof 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 prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PbO Content)	Min. 85%
Assay (B2O3 Content)	Min. 14%
Loss on Drying	Max. 1.0%
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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