Description

Lead Acetate Basic is a specialized inorganic salt of lead, distinct from the trihydrate form. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor and reagent in various industrial chemical synthesis and analytical processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and laboratories in sectors such as chemical production, dye and pigment formulation, and as a component in specific catalysts and stabilizers.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial starting material or catalyst in the production of other lead compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Used in the manufacture of certain lead-based pigments and as a mordant in textile dyeing processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a reagent for the detection and precipitation of sulfides and other anions in laboratory analysis.
• Stabilizer Production: Employed in the formulation of heat and light stabilizers for specific polymers and plastics.
• Gold Mining (Cyanidation): Historically used as an activator in the cyanide leaching process for gold extraction.
• Waterproofing Agent: A component in the production of certain waterproofing treatments for fabrics and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Acetate Basic
CAS No.	51404-69-4
Molecular Formula	Pb(CH₃COO)₂·Pb(OH)₂ or C₄H₁₀O₆Pb₂
Molecular Weight	566.50 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Basic Lead Acetate; Dibasic Lead Acetate; Lead Subacetate; Lead(II) Acetate Basic; Lead Hydroxide Acetate; Salt of Saturn (basic form); Plumbous Acetate Basic
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Quality Control

Our Lead Acetate Basic is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO₂, which can lead to degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Pb)	≥ 80.0 %
Assay (as Pb(CH₃COO)₂·Pb(OH)₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.005 %
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.002 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.002 %
Substances not precipitated by H₂S	≤ 0.2 %

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