| Formula / Notation | N2O6Pb |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10099-74-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 331 |
| Melting Point | 470 °C |
| Density | 4.53 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Lead nitrate is a white crystalline solid. The material is soluble in water. It is noncombustible but it will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities of the material ar... |
| Also Known As | lead(2+) dinitrate; LEAD NITRATE; Lead dinitrate; 10099-74-8; Plumbous nitrate; Lead(2+) nitrate; Lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2); Nitrate de plomb; Lead(II) nitrate (1:2); Nitric acid, lead(2+) salt |
| Category | Salts |
What is Lead(II) nitrate?
Lead(II) nitrate (N2O6Pb) is a salt that appears as Lead nitrate is a white crystalline solid. The material is soluble in water. It is noncombustible but it will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities of the material ar.... It has a molecular weight of 331 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is lead(2+) dinitrate. Melting point: 470 °C.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: lead(2+) dinitrate
Other Names / Synonyms: lead(2+) dinitrate; LEAD NITRATE; Lead dinitrate; 10099-74-8; Plumbous nitrate; Lead(2+) nitrate; Lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2); Nitrate de plomb; Lead(II) nitrate (1:2); Nitric acid, lead(2+) salt
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 470 °C |
| Density | 4.53 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 331 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Lead nitrate is a white crystalline solid. The material is soluble in water. It is noncombustible but it will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities of the material ar... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Lead(II) nitrate (N2O6Pb) is a salt that appears as Lead nitrate is a white crystalline solid. The material is soluble in water. It is noncombustible but it will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities of the material ar.... It has a molecular weight of 331 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is lead(2+) dinitrate. Melting point: 470 °C.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Lead(II) nitrate is: N2O6Pb