PbO2

semiconductor
· PbO2

Lead dioxide (PbO2) is a dense ceramic semiconductor compound widely used as the positive electrode material in lead-acid batteries, where its high electrochemical stability and conductivity enable reliable charge-discharge cycling. In industrial applications, PbO2 is valued for electrochemical synthesis and water treatment processes, particularly in electrodes for organic pollutant oxidation and electrorefining operations, where its strong oxidizing potential and corrosion resistance in acidic environments outperform many alternatives. The material's brittleness and toxicity concerns limit its use to enclosed electrochemical systems where environmental containment is feasible.

lead-acid battery electrodeselectrochemical water treatmentelectrorefining and metal recoveryorganic waste oxidationindustrial electrosynthesiscorrosion-resistant anodes

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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