Lead Borate

Name:
Lead Borate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Pb(BO2)2•H2O
Properties:
White powder. D 5.598, mp 160C (loses water). Soluble in dilute nitric acid; insoluble in water. Noncombustible.
Derivation:
Interaction of solutions of lead hydroxide and boric acid with subsequent crystallization.
Hazard:
Toxic by inhalation. TLV: 0.15 mg/m3.
Use:
Varnish and paint drier, waterproofing paints, lead glass, electrically conductive ceramic coatings.