LEAD OXIDE RED OXIDE

It is also called red lead or red oxide  and lead tetroxide.

CHARECTERISTICS

• Lead oxide is a dark shiny red color powder

SOLUBILITY

• It is slightly soluble in acids but insoluble in water

DENSITY

• 8.32 to 9.16

GRADES

• Technical, 95%, 97%, 98%

PRECAUTION

• Its dust is very poisonous

USES

• It is used to refine alcohol
• Also used in manufacturing of varnish
• Also used in glass and ceramic making
• Ceramic glazing is done using this compound

• It is present in many fireworks materials and in paints that are used to prevent metal from rusting.