Lead(II) Silicate Glass

PbO·SiO₂

IUPAC: Lead crystal glass

CAS: 68476-81-3

Overview

Lead crystal glass contains 24-35% lead oxide, giving it high refractive index, brilliance, and a clear ringing tone. It has been made since the 1670s.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Silicon Si 1 28.0850
Lead Pb 1 207.2000

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×3
24.0%
Si
Silicon ×1
14.0%
Pb
Lead ×1
103.6%

Uses

  • • Crystal glassware
  • • Decorative glass
  • • Radiation shielding glass

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The high refractive index of lead glass gives 'crystal' its characteristic sparkle and rainbow prisms

Safety

  • ⚠ Lead leaching into beverages
  • ⚠ Lead exposure during cutting/polishing

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
200.00 g/mol
Density
3.0000 g/cm³
Melting Point
700.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lead(II) Silicate Glass?
Lead(II) Silicate Glass (PbO·SiO₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Lead crystal glass.
What is the molecular weight of Lead(II) Silicate Glass?
Lead(II) Silicate Glass has a molar mass of 200.0 g/mol.
What state is Lead(II) Silicate Glass at room temperature?
Lead(II) Silicate Glass is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lead(II) Silicate Glass organic or inorganic?
Lead(II) Silicate Glass is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lead(II) Silicate Glass?
Lead(II) Silicate Glass (PbO·SiO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Silicon (Si), Lead (Pb).