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Lead (II) nitrate

Properties
General
Name Lead (II) nitrate
Chemical formula Pb(NO3)2
Appearance White solid
Physical
Formula weight 331.2 amu
Melting point Decomposes at 743 K (470 °C)
Density 4.5 ×103 kg/m3
Crystal structure ?
Solubility 60 g in 100g water
Thermochemistry
ΔfH0solid -452 kJ/mol
S0solid ? J/mol·K
Safety
Ingestion All lead compounds are poisonous, potentially deadly. Exposure should be avoided.
Inhalation Very dangerous, attacks central nervous system and various organs.
Skin May cause irritation.
Eyes May cause irritation.
More info Hazardous Chemical Database (http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/chemicals/7/6648)
SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used.

Disclaimer and references

The chemical compound lead (II) nitrate is the nitrate of lead with chemical formula PbNO3. It is also known as lead (2+) nitrate, lead dinitrate, nitric acid lead (2+) salt, and plumbous nitrate. It is a highly toxic and carcinogenic colorless crystal or white powder and a strong, stable oxidizer.

When lead (II) nitrate reacts with potassium iodide[?], the precipitate[?] is a bright yellow substance, lead iodide[?].



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