LITHARGE

CHARACTERISTICS

• Litharge  other names are

Lead oxide, plumbus oxide, lead monoxide

• Present in the form of yellow crystals
• Commercial grades are prepared in the form of red and yellow crystals

DENSITY

9.35

MELTING POINT

888.0^OC

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in alkalis and acids
• Insoluble in water

SOURCE

• Obtained by oxidizing the lead in air

GRADES

• C -P, powdered forms

PRECAUTION

• Poisonous  on inhaling

Litharge uses

• Rubber making products especially footwear, black heel formulas, rubber pipes, high grade hose tube, double texture rubber goods,  rain coats, rubber compounds, and use in many other formulas.