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Lead(II) iodide, ultra dry, 99.999% (metals basis)
Description
Lead(II) iodide is used as a detector material for high energy photons including x-rays and gamma rays. It is used in photography, printing, mosaic gold, and bronzing. It exhibits ferroelastic properties and has efficiency in stopping X-ray and gamma ray, which provides excellent environmental stability.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 954°C |
Melting Point | 402°C |
Color | Yellow |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 5 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.999% (Metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in concentrated solutions of alkali iodides and sodium thiosulfate. Insoluble in alcohol,cold hydrochloric acid and organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 461 |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H332-H350-H360-H373 |
Hazard Statement | Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P261-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P304+P340-P308+P313-P312-P314-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | DOT Class: 6.1, Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 233-256-9 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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