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PbCO3

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· PbCO3

Lead carbonate (PbCO3) is an inorganic ceramic compound that occurs naturally as the mineral cerussite and is also produced synthetically for industrial applications. Historically significant in paints, coatings, and pigments, it has largely been phased out of consumer products due to lead toxicity concerns, though it remains relevant in specialized industrial contexts including radiation shielding, battery manufacturing, and certain glass formulations where its high density and chemical stability are advantageous. Engineers typically encounter PbCO3 in legacy systems or niche applications where lead-based ceramics provide performance benefits that alternative materials cannot match cost-effectively, though regulatory restrictions in many regions increasingly limit its use.

radiation shieldingbattery electrodeshistorical coatings & pigmentsglass manufacturingspecialized ceramicscorrosion resistance applications

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	69.36	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3400	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	23.79	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	6.523	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	3.418	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	4.868	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries	4.384	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	3.336	-	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries	0.000776	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	0.000857	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries	-122.1	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	403.7	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME)	0.000	%	DFT · TBmBJ

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.00800	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries	-1.478	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	-1.450	eV/atom	Measured

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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.

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