Lead(II) Oxide

PbO

IUPAC: Lead(II) oxide

CAS: 1317-36-8

Overview

Lead(II) oxide, or litharge, is a yellow to reddish crystalline powder. It has been used in lead-acid batteries, ceramics, and glass production for centuries.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Lead Pb 1 207.2000

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×1
7.2%
Pb
Lead ×1
92.8%

Uses

  • • Lead-acid battery production
  • • Ceramic glaze
  • • Glass manufacture

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The yellow pigment massicot and red pigment minium are different forms of lead oxide

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin
  • ⚠ Environmental pollutant

Structure

SMILES

O=[Pb]

Properties

Type
oxide
State
solid
Molar Mass
223.20 g/mol
Density
9.5300 g/cm³
Melting Point
888.0 °C
Boiling Point
1477.0 °C
Solubility
0.017 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
223.9716
TPSA
17.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Barium Oxide

BaO

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Calcium Oxide

CaO

Carbon Dioxide

CO₂

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lead(II) Oxide?
Lead(II) Oxide (PbO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Lead(II) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Lead(II) Oxide?
Lead(II) Oxide has a molar mass of 223.2 g/mol.
What state is Lead(II) Oxide at room temperature?
Lead(II) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lead(II) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Lead(II) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lead(II) Oxide?
Lead(II) Oxide (PbO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Lead (Pb).