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Lead(II) iodide, 99.9985% (metals basis), 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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 954°C |
Melting Point | 402°C |
Color | Yellow |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.9985% (Metals basis) |
Solubility Information | 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
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H360Df-May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lead iodide
RUO – Research Use Only
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