Difference between revisions of "Lead silicate"

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Description

A white, crystalline powder that is made by the reaction of Lead acetate and Sodium silicate. Lead silicate is noncombustible and is used in fireproofing fabrics. It is also used as a glaze for ceramics and a pigment in water-based wood primers.

Synonyms and Related Terms

lead metasilicate; lead bisilicate; lead frit; alamosite

Risks

Toxic by inhalation or ingestion.
Noncombustible but may form lead fumes during firing.
Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers.
Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.
EChemi: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Insoluble in most solvents.

Composition	PbSiO3
CAS	10099-76-0
Melting Point	710-800 C

Resources and Citations

G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 444

Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979

Guy Weismantel, Paint Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1981

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 lead metasilicate; lead bisilicate; lead frit; alamosite
-== Other Properties ==
+== Risks ==
+* Toxic by inhalation or ingestion.
+* Noncombustible but may form lead fumes during firing.
+* Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers.
+* Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.
+* EChemi: [https://www.echemi.com/sds/lead-silicate-pd180521115589.html SDS]
+==Physical and Chemical Properties==
 Insoluble in most solvents.
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-== Hazards and Safety ==
+==Resources and Citations==
-Toxic by inhalation or ingestion. Noncombustible but may form lead fumes during firing.  Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers. Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.
-== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 444