Description

Lead(II) NTA is a coordination compound formed from lead and nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), a versatile chelating agent. This compound is valued for its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, making it a critical component in processes requiring controlled metal sequestration or delivery. It finds essential applications in industrial water treatment, chemical synthesis, and specialized research and development sectors where precise metal ion management is paramount.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Used as a chelating agent in boiler and cooling water systems to control scale formation by sequestering hardness ions like calcium and magnesium.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions where controlled lead availability is required.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in complexometric titrations and other analytical methods for metal ion determination.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories for studying metal-ligand interactions, environmental chemistry of lead, and development of new chelation technologies.
• Metal Finishing & Plating: Acts as a stabilizing or complexing agent in specific electroplating baths to improve deposit quality and process control.
• Pigment & Dye Intermediate: Can be used in the production of certain lead-based pigments and colorants where the NTA ligand modifies solubility and properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Lead(II) NTA
CAS No.	53113-59-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO6Pb
Molecular Weight	406.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead Nitrilotriacetate; Lead(2+) Nitrilotriacetate; NTA Lead Salt; Nitrilotriacetic Acid Lead Salt; Lead(II) Nitrilotriacetate; Plumbous Nitrilotriacetate; Lead NTA Complex; Tris(carboxymethyl)amine Lead Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lead(II) NTA is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and compliance with agreed specifications. We provide full traceability and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal impurities, and moisture content. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

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, which can affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pb Content)	Min. 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 95.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	Max. 0.5%

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