Lead Iodide for Research and Industry
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SKU
L6772
Lead Iodide
| Description |  City Chemical manufactures high purity Lead Iodide, CAS 10101-63-0 in bulk quantity. Bright yellow heavy powder, 99.6% purity Lead iodide is a salt with the formula PbI2. At room temperature, it is a bright yellow heavy odorless powder, that becomes orange and red when heated. It is typically used in photography, medicine, printing, mosaic gold, and bronzing. The compound also has a few specialized applications, such as the manufacture of solar cells, x-ray and gamma-ray detectors. Its used as a precursor material in the fabrication of highly efficient solar cells. Its used as a high-energy photon detector for gamma-rays and x-rays, due to its wide band gap which ensures low noise operation. |
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| Chemical Synonym | Lead (II) iodide, Lead dibromide |
| SKU | L6772 |
| Appearance/Form | Yellow crystalline, powder |
| CAS No. | 10101-63-0 |
| Property 1 | 99% |
| Formula | PbI 2 |
| Handling and Storage | Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation of combu formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. |
| Molecular Weight | 461.01 |
| MP | 402 °C (756 °F) |
| Storage | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Transport Information | DOT (US) UN number: 2291 Class: 6.1 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: Lead compounds, soluble, n.o.s. (Lead Iodide) Reportable Quantity (RQ) : 10 lbs Poison Inhalation Hazard: No IMDG UN number: 2291 Class: 6.1 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-A Proper shipping name: LEAD COMPOUND, SOLUBLE, N.O.S. (Lead Iodide) Marine pollutant: yes IATA UN number: 2291 Class: 6.1 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: Lead compound, soluble, n.o.s. (Lead Iodide) |