Lead (II) nitrate

Properties

General
Name	Lead (II) nitrate
Chemical formula	Pb(NO3)2
Appearance	White solid
Physical
Formula weight	331.2 amu
Melting point	Decomposes at 743 K (470 °C)
Density	4.5 ×103 kg/m3
Crystal structure	?
Solubility	60 g in 100g water
Thermochemistry
ΔfH0solid	-452 kJ/mol
S0solid	? J/mol·K
Safety
Ingestion	All lead compounds are poisonous, potentially deadly. Exposure should be avoided.
Inhalation	Very dangerous, attacks central nervous system and various organs.
Skin	May cause irritation.
Eyes	May cause irritation.
More info	Hazardous Chemical Database
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The compound lead (II) nitrate is the nitrate of lead with chemical formula Pb(NO₃)₂. It is also known as lead dinitrate, nitric acid lead (II) salt, and plumbous nitrate. It is a highly toxic and carcinogenic colorless crystal or white powder and a strong, stable oxidizer.

When lead (II) nitrate reacts with potassium iodide, the precipitate is a bright yellow substance, lead iodide.