Pb(NO3)2
ceramic· Pb(NO3)2
Lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2) is an inorganic ceramic compound and soluble salt used primarily in specialized chemical and materials processing applications rather than as a structural material. Its main industrial uses include X-ray optics and scintillator production, analytical chemistry reagents, and historical applications in explosives and pyrotechnics; it is notably valued for its high density and radiation-absorbing properties in radiation shielding contexts, though its use is declining due to environmental and toxicity concerns driving substitution with non-lead alternatives in many applications.
X-ray optics manufacturingscintillation detectorsradiation shieldinganalytical chemistry reagentshistorical explosives precursorcrystal growth research
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.