Lead(II) chloride

Lead(II) chloride, also known as plumbous chloride and lead dichloride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is PbCl2. It contains lead and chloride ions. The lead is in the +2 oxidation state. Its use may lead to lead poisoning.

Properties
Lead(II) chloride is a colorless crystalline solid. It does not dissolve well in water. It can dissolve in solutions that have chloride ions in them. It reacts with molten sodium nitrite to make lead(II) oxide. 

Preparation
Lead(II) chloride is made by reacting sodium chloride or hydrochloric acid with lead nitrate. It can also be made by reacting lead(IV) oxide with hydrochloric acid. It can also be made by reacting chlorine with lead. 

Uses
It is used to make ceramics. A basic chloride is used in pigments.

Related pages
Lead(II,IV) oxide
Lead(II) acetate
Lead(II) carbonate

Category:Chloride salts
Category:Lead compounds