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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A white pigment that is made the the roasting of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=galena galena] (lead sulfide) in an oxygen rich atmosphere. Basic lead sulfate is used as a paint pigment, typically in combination with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc%20oxide zinc oxide]. It is also used in ceramic glazes.
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A white pigment that is made the the roasting of [[galena]] (lead sulfide) in an oxygen rich atmosphere. Basic lead sulfate is used as a paint pigment, typically in combination with [[zinc oxide]]. It is also used in ceramic glazes.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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sublimed white lead; basic lead sulfate; basic lead sulphate (Br.); sulfato básico de plomo (Esp.); sulfato básico de chumbo (Port.); Bartlet white lead; basic sulphate white lead; Lewis white lead; white lead sulfate; lanarkite
 
sublimed white lead; basic lead sulfate; basic lead sulphate (Br.); sulfato básico de plomo (Esp.); sulfato básico de chumbo (Port.); Bartlet white lead; basic sulphate white lead; Lewis white lead; white lead sulfate; lanarkite
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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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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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AA1073009&productDescription=LEAD%28II%29+SULFATE+99.999%25+10G&vendorId=VN00024248&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Slightly soluble in hot water and acids.
 
Slightly soluble in hot water and acids.
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! scope="row"| Melting Point
 
! scope="row"| Melting Point
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| 977 C
 
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! scope="row"| Density
 
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| 6.92 g/ml
 
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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.
 
 
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
 
° M-C. Corbeil, P.J. Sirois, E.A. Moffatt, "The use of a white pigment patented by Freeman by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven" ICOM preprints, Lyons, 1999, p369.
 
  
== Authority ==
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* M-C. Corbeil, P.J. Sirois, E.A. Moffatt, "The use of a white pigment patented by Freeman by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven" ICOM preprints, Lyons, 1999, p369.
  
 
* 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 09:55, 7 October 2022

Description

A white pigment that is made the the roasting of Galena (lead sulfide) in an oxygen rich atmosphere. Basic lead sulfate is used as a paint pigment, typically in combination with Zinc oxide. It is also used in ceramic glazes.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sublimed white lead; basic lead sulfate; basic lead sulphate (Br.); sulfato básico de plomo (Esp.); sulfato básico de chumbo (Port.); Bartlet white lead; basic sulphate white lead; Lewis white lead; white lead sulfate; lanarkite

Risks

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

Physical and Chemical Properties

Slightly soluble in hot water and acids.

Composition PbSO4-PbO
Melting Point 977 C
Density 6.92 g/ml

Resources and Citations

  • M-C. Corbeil, P.J. Sirois, E.A. Moffatt, "The use of a white pigment patented by Freeman by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven" ICOM preprints, Lyons, 1999, p369.
  • Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  • 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
  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985