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Lead sulfate

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Properties

General

Name Lead (II) sulfate
Chemical formula PbSO4
Appearance white crystalline solid

Physical

Formula weight  
Melting point 1170 C
Boiling point  
Density 6200 kgm-3
Crystal structure  
Solubility  

Thermochemistry

ΔfH0gas   kJ/mol
ΔfH0liquid   kJ/mol
ΔfH0solid   kJ/mol
S0gas, 1 bar   J/mol·K
S0liquid, 1 bar   J/mol·K
S0solid   J/mol·K

Safety

Ingestion  
Inhalation  
Skin  
Eyes  
More info [  Hazardous Chemical Database]
SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used.

Disclaimer and references

Lead (II) sulfate (PbSO4) is a white crystal or powder. It can also be know as white lead, fast white, milk white, sulphuric acid lead salt or anglistlite, and in British spelling as lead (II) sulphate.

It is used in car batteries.

Toxicology

Lead sulfate is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. It is a cumulative poison, and repeated exposure may lead to anemia, kidney damage, eyesight damage or damage to the central nervous system. Some lead salts may cause reproductive defects. It is also corrosive - contact with eyes can lead to severe irritation or burns. Typical threshold limit value (above which the substance is harmful) is 0.15 mg/m3.