Salts & Minerals
REACH
Lead
CAS Number
7439-92-1
EC Number
231-100-4
Abbreviation
Pb
What is Lead?
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1), symbol Pb, is a dense, refined metal supplied in bulk form for industrial processing and manufacturing.
Where is Lead used?
- Battery production and radiation shielding: base material
- Alloy manufacturing across heavy industry sectors
- Lead-acid cells: primary active material forming the grid structure
- Electrochemical plates for energy storage
- Electronics and cable manufacturing: shielding against X-ray and gamma radiation in medical, nuclear and diagnostic equipment enclosures
- Solders alloyed with tin, antimony and other elements
- Bearing metals and type metals with controlled mechanical properties for specialised engineering tasks
- Mining operations use lead compounds derived from bulk metal as flotation reagents and processing intermediates in ore beneficiation.
Commercial specifications
- Refined grades: 99.97% and 99.99% purity
- Corroding-grade and chemical-grade specifications available
- Conforms to ASTM B29 for refined pig lead or equivalent national standards
Other Names (Synonyms)
element 82|bulk lead|Lead element|Lead metal|Plumbum|Blei|Lead flake|Glover|Pb
What are the physical properties of Lead?
Melting Point 327.4 °C
Boiling Point 1740 °C
Density 11.34 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Appearance grey metal granules, shot, foil, sheet or powder
Color Olive-green or red to brown
Odor Odorless gas
Form wire
Water Solubility reacts with hot conc HNO3, boiling conc HCl, H2SO4 [MER06]
Refractive Index 2.881 (632.8 nm)
pH 3.8 (20°C in H2O)
How is Lead classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Lead?
HS Code 78011000
UN Number 3082
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3