Lead Nitrate Chemical Reagent
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Product Code : SCL-CA-12668
Quick Answer: The Lead Nitrate Chemical Reagent is lead(II) nitrate, Pb(NO3)2, a white crystalline lead salt and oxidiser used for staff-controlled qualitative analysis and precipitation demonstrations under restricted access.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Formula Pb(NO3)2, CAS 10099-74-8
- Molecular weight about 331.20 g/mol
- White crystalline solid
- Also called lead dinitrate or plumbous nitrate
- Used in staff-led precipitation tests with halide, sulphate or chromate systems
- Both a lead compound and an oxidiser, needing restricted storage and lead-waste control
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Lead(II) nitrate |
| Formula | Pb(NO3)2 / N2O6Pb |
| CAS number | 10099-74-8 |
| Molecular weight | About 331.20 g/mol |
About This Product
Lead nitrate is reserved for trained staff and approved procedures that specify it, such as precipitation demonstrations and teaching on solubility rules and lead(II) compounds. It is weighed in a controlled, ventilated area with splash goggles and gloves, kept away from combustibles, organic materials and reducing agents, and all lead-containing waste goes into dedicated hazardous-waste collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why is lead nitrate restricted to staff use?
It is both a lead compound and an oxidising nitrate, so it needs restricted access, protective equipment, compatible storage and dedicated waste handling.
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