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Lead dioxide(Cat No.:M049421), also known as lead(IV) oxide, is a chemical compound with the formula PbO2. It appears as a dark-brown or black crystalline solid at room temperature. Lead dioxide is primarily used in the electrochemical industry as an electrode material in lead-acid batteries, where it functions as a positive plate. Its strong oxidizing properties also make it useful in the manufacture of matches, pyrotechnics, and dyes. Additionally, lead dioxide is employed in the treatment of industrial wastewater to oxidize pollutants and improve water quality.
Catalog Number | M049421 |
CAS Number | 1309-60-0 |
Molecular Formula | PbO2 |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | -20°C |
IUPAC Name | dioxolead |
InChI | InChI=1S/2O.Pb |
InChIKey | YADSGOSSYOOKMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | O=[Pb]=O |