Lead formate
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Description
A white corrosion product that forms on Lead exposed to Formic acid or Formaldehyde. Lead formate has been found in oil-based paintings (Švarcová et e. 2020)
Risks
- Poisonous
- American Elements: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Prisms or needles.
- Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
| Composition | PbC2H2O4 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 190 C (dec) |
| Density | 4.63 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | 297.25 |
Resources and Citations
- Švarcová S, Kočí E, Bezdička P, Garrappa S, Kobera L, Plocek J, Brus J, Šťastný M, Hradil D. Uncovering lead formate crystallization in oil-based paintings. Dalton Trans. 2020 Apr 28;49(16).
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5243