5402. Lead Borate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10214-39-8

Description and references

Approx Pb(BO2)2.H2O.

Properties

White powder. Poisonous. Insoluble in water; soluble in dil HNO3.

Use

Drier for varnishes and paints; with other metals (e.g., Ag) in galvanoplasty for production of conducting coatings on glass, pottery, porcelain, and chinaware.