Title: Lead Phosphate
CAS Registry Number: 7446-27-7
Molecular Formula: O8P2Pb3
Molecular Weight: 811.54
Percent Composition: O 15.77%, P 7.63%, Pb 76.60%
Line Formula: Pb3(PO4)2
Literature References: Review of toxicology and human exposure:
Toxicological Profile for Lead (PB99-166704, 1999) 640 pp.
Properties: White powder. d 6.9. mp 1014°.
Poisonous! Insol in water, alcohol. Sol in HNO3, fixed alkali hydroxides.
Melting point: mp 1014°
Density: d 6.9
CAUTION: This substance is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen:
Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-158.
Use: Stabilizer for styrene and casein plastics; in special glasses.