Lead tetraoxide
Synonyms: Lead oxide red, Lead red, Red lead, Minium, Pigment red 105, lead orthoplumbate
- Molecular formula: pb3O4
- CAS No.:1314-41-6
- EINECS No.: 215-235-6
- Execution standard: HG/T3850-2006
- Package: in 25kg/50kg/1000kg/ plastic woven bags, 20-25MT for 20' FCL
- Storage: in dry place and stored separately from acid and alkali
Lead tetraoxide (Pb3O4) technical data:
1. Lead tetraoxide (Pb3O4), granular
Item | Standard |
PbO2 | 33.9%min |
Pb3O4 | 97%min |
Lead orthoplumbate and free PbO | 99%min |
Insoluble in nitric acid | 0.1%max |
Fe2O3 | 0.005%max |
CuO | 0.002%max |
Sb2O3 | 0.005%max |
GRL-1:Mesh size(20-50mesh) | 95%min |
GRL-2:Mesh size(12-24mesh) | 95%min |
GRL-3:Mesh size(10-50mesh) | 95%min |
Mesh size can also be based on customer’s request.
Item | in paint industry | in other industries | ||
incongelation grade | high disperaion grade | first grade | second grade | |
PbO 2 | 33.9%min | 33.9%min | 33.9%min | 33.2%min |
Lead orthoplumbate | 97%min | 97%min | 97%min | 95%min |
Lead orthoplumbate and free PbO | 99%min | 99%min | – | – |
Volatile on 105oC | 0.2%max | 0.2%max | 0.2%max | 0.2%max |
Soluble in water | 0.1%max | 0.1%max | – | – |
Residue through 63um screen | 0.75%max | 0.30%max | 0.75%max | 0.75%max |
Oil absorption | 6g/100g max | 6g/100g max | – | – |
sedimentation volume | 30ml max | 30ml max | – | – |
Incoagulability | The paint made from red lead can be stirred and painted evenly after being exposed to air for 14 days | – | – | |
Insoluble in nitric acid | 0.1%max | 0.1%max | ||
Fe2O3 | – | 0.005%max | ||
CuO | – | 0.002%max | ||
Application:
1. Paint industry: Lead tetraoxide is used in the paint industry to manufacture anti rust paints and steel protective coatings, with good anti rust performance.
2. Glass enamel industry: Lead tetraoxide is widely used in the manufacturing of enamel and optical glass.
3. Ceramic industry: used for manufacturing ceramic glazes to enhance the heat resistance and wear resistance of ceramics.
4. Electronics industry: used for manufacturing piezoelectric components with excellent electrical properties.
5. Battery industry: Lead tetraoxide is an important electrode material in the production of batteries.
6. Machinery industry: used for metal grinding to improve processing efficiency and surface quality.
7. Organic chemical industry: used for manufacturing dyes and other organic synthetic oxidants.
8. Rubber industry: Plays a role in promoting rubber coloring and vulcanization.
9. Pharmaceutical industry: used for manufacturing black ointment, hard paste, etc.