LEAD CARBONATE

Lead Carbonate is the chemical compound PbCO3. It is prepared industrially from lead(II) acetate and carbon dioxide. It occurs naturally as the mineral cerussite Identifiers.

Proeprties of Lead Carbonate:

CAS number - 598-63-0

Molecular formula - PbCO3

Molar mass - 267.21 g/mol

Appearance- White powder

Density- 6.6 g/cm3

Melting point ~400 °C (dec.)

Solubility in water Insoluble