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.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10101-63-0
• Molecular Formula: I2Pb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 461.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00011163
• InChI Key: RQQRAHKHDFPBMC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: lead ii iodide, lead diiodide, plumbous iodide, lead iodide pbi2, pbi2, plumbum jodatum, blei ii-iodid, hsdb 636, diiodo-, e2-plumbane
• PubChem CID: 24931
• IUPAC Name: λ²-lead(2+) diiodide
• SMILES: [I-].[I-].[Pb++]

• Boiling Point: 954°C
• Melting Point: 402°C
• Color: Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 250 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
• Appearance: Yellow powder
• Density: 6.16
• Chemical Name or Material: Lead(II) iodide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Lead(II) iodide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• 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

Hazard Statement

• 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.

Precautionary Statement

• 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lead iodide

RUO – Research Use Only