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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A bright yellow powder that is made from the reaction of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lead%20acetate lead acetate] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=potassium%20iodide potassium iodide]. Lead iodide is sensitive to light. Lead iodide is used for bronzing, gold pencils, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ormolu ormolu], printing, photography, and cloud seeding.
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A bright yellow powder that is made from the reaction of [[lead acetate]] and [[potassium iodide]]. Lead iodide is sensitive to light. Lead iodide is used for bronzing, gold pencils, [[ormolu]], printing, photography, and cloud seeding.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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lead (II) iodide
 
lead (II) iodide
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|lead iodide.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Toxic by inhalation or ingestion. 
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* Noncombustible. 
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* Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers. 
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* Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen. 
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* Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/88850.htm MSDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in concentrated alkalis, sodium thiosulfate and potassium iodide solutions.  Slightly soluble in hot water and aniline. Insoluble in ethanol or cold hydrochloric acid.
 
Soluble in concentrated alkalis, sodium thiosulfate and potassium iodide solutions.  Slightly soluble in hot water and aniline. Insoluble in ethanol or cold hydrochloric acid.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Toxic by inhalation or ingestion.  Noncombustible. 
 
 
 
Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers. 
 
 
 
Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen. 
 
 
 
Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/88850.htm MSDS]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
 
* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
 
* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942

Latest revision as of 08:14, 7 October 2022

Lead iodide

Description

A bright yellow powder that is made from the reaction of Lead acetate and Potassium iodide. Lead iodide is sensitive to light. Lead iodide is used for bronzing, gold pencils, Ormolu, printing, photography, and cloud seeding.

Synonyms and Related Terms

lead (II) iodide

Risks

  • Toxic by inhalation or ingestion.
  • Noncombustible.
  • Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers.
  • Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.
  • Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in concentrated alkalis, sodium thiosulfate and potassium iodide solutions. Slightly soluble in hot water and aniline. Insoluble in ethanol or cold hydrochloric acid.

Composition PbI2
CAS 10101-63-0
Melting Point 402 C
Density 6.16 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 461.05
Boiling Point 954 C

Resources and Citations

  • Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5248