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Lead(II) iodide, 98.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Lead(II) iodide is used as a detector material for high energy photons including x-rays and gamma rays. It is used in photography, printing, mosaic gold and bronzing. It exhibits ferroelastic properties and has efficiency in stopping X-ray and gamma ray, which provides excellent environmental stability.
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Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 954°C |
Melting Point | 402°C |
Color | Yellow |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 50 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98.5% |
Solubility Information | Partially soluble in water. Freely soluble in sodium thiosulfate solution. Soluble in concentrated solutions of alkali iodides and sodium thiosulfate. Insoluble in alcohol,cold hydrochloric acid and organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 461 |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- Lead(II) iodide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H360Df-May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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