Lead(II) sulfate

Lead(II) sulfate, also known as plumbous sulfate, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is PbSO₄. It contains lead and sulfate ions. The lead is in its +2 oxidation state.

Properties

Lead(II) sulfate is a white solid. It does not dissolve in water. It is toxic because it has lead in it. It does not dissolve in sulfuric acid.

Preparation

Lead(II) sulfate is made in a lead acid battery by normal usage. It can be made by reacting lead(II) acetate or lead(II) nitrate with any sulfate. It is found as a mineral named anglesite. This mineral is made when galena is oxidized.

Related pages

• Lead(II) sulfide
• Lead(IV) acetate