PbCO2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

PbCO2

ceramic

· JVASP-114146· PbCO2

PbCO₂ is a lead-based ceramic compound combining lead oxide with carbonate chemistry, belonging to the family of lead ceramics historically used in specialized applications. This material exhibits the high density characteristic of lead-containing ceramics, making it relevant for radiation shielding, acoustic damping, and heavy-duty wear applications where lead's atomic mass provides functional benefits. While lead ceramics have largely been displaced in consumer applications due to environmental and health regulations, PbCO₂ retains niche industrial use in specialized contexts where lead's properties are functionally irreplaceable and proper containment protocols are feasible.

radiation shieldingacoustic dampingheavy-duty wear resistancespecialized industrial ceramicslegacy manufacturing processes

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2087	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	1.055	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1848	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

PbCO2

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Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental