Difference between revisions of "Lead silicate"

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

Latest revision as of 09:39, 7 October 2022

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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