Lead Oxide (Litharge)

Lead Oxide (Litharge)

The purity and quality of our Litharge streamlines processes where it is required.

Lead Oxide Benefits and Characteristics

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    Excellent cost-benefit ratio for the manufacturing of lead industrial batteries.
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    Manufactured mainly from recycled battery lead, therefore, its production is environmentally friendly.
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    Chemical used in the manufacturing of frits and enamels, as PVC stabilizer, for manufacturing pigments, and in mining applications.
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    Produced through the oxidation of high-purity lead in oxidation ovens.
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    Yellow, with different densities.
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    In 25 kg and 1 ton packages.

Uses and Applications of Lead oxide

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Mining

Precious metals leaching.
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Manufacturing of Frits and Enamels

Used for coloring compounds in the manufacturing of glass and ceramics (flooring).
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Stabilizer

It moderates the temperature of electrical wiring sheaths when used as lead sulfate.
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Manufacturing of PVC Stabilizers

It is used for electrical wiring sheaths, and the manufacturing of rigid and flexible PVC piping.
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Manufacturing of Pigments

For the formulation of lead chromate-based pigments.
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Manufacturing of Batteries

Industrial and automotive.
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Lead Nitrate

Precursor for its manufacturing.

Available Products

Chemical Grade PbO: For the synthesis of compounds or in applications requiring high purity

PARAMETER
UNITS
SPECIFICATION
Lead Monoxide Content (PbO)
% weight
99.8% min.
Insoluble in Acetic Acid
%
0.1 max.
Chemical Iron Fe
%
0.002 max.
Copper
%
0.002 max.
Color in Acetic Acid solution
Visual
Clear
Apparent Density (Scott)
gr/in3
28.0-38.0
Retention on 325 mesh
%
0.05 max.

Technical Grade PbO: Used in applications that do not require a high purity

PARAMETER
UNITS
SPECIFICATION
Lead Monoxide Content (PbO)
% weight
99% min.
Insoluble in Acetic Acid
%
0.1 max.
Chemical Iron Fe
%
0.005 max.
Color in Acetic Acid solution
Visual
Clear or Lightly Tint
Apparent Density (Scott)
gr/ing.3
28.0-38.0
Retention on 325 Mesh
%
0.20 max.

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