Lead citrate
Compound of Lead
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IUPAC name 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; lead(2+); trihydrate | |
Other names Lead citrate trihydrate | |
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Chemical formula | C12H10O14Pb3 |
Molar mass | 999.8 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White odorless powder or crystals |
Density | 4.63 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 309.6 °C (589.3 °F; 582.8 K) |
Solubility in water | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol[1] |
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Hazard statements | H302, H332, H360, H373, H410 |
Precautionary statements | P201, P202, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P281, P301+P312, P304+P312, P304+P340, P308+P313, P312, P314, P330, P391, P405, P501 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references |
Chemical compound
Lead citrate is a compound of lead and citrate that is primarily used as an enhancer for heavy metal staining in electron microscopy.[2] This salt binds to osmium and uranyl acetate and enhances contrast in many cellular structures. Lead citrate is highly reactive with carbon dioxide.