Description

Lead Citrate CAS NO 512-26-5 is a white to off-white crystalline powder, a lead salt of citric acid. It serves as a critical precursor and reagent in the synthesis of specialized materials and analytical chemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, chemical synthesis, and specialty pigment industries.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: As a precursor material in the production of certain lead-based dielectric ceramics and piezoelectric components.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a catalyst or intermediate in specific organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Pigment & Dye Industry: Employed in the formulation of specialized, heat-stable pigments and colorants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a reagent in laboratory settings for qualitative analysis and precipitation reactions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel material science applications.
• Stabilizer Applications: Used in limited, specialized contexts as a stabilizer for certain polymers and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Citrate
CAS No.	512-26-5
Molecular Formula	C6H4O7Pb
Molecular Weight	399.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead(2+) Citrate; Citric Acid, Lead Salt; Trilead Dicitrate; Plumbous Citrate; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid, Lead(2+) Salt; NSC 8421; Lead(II) Citrate
EINECS	208-144-0

Quality Control

Our Lead Citrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Pb Content)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

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