A nanoparticle/ nanopowder/ nanocluster/ nanocrystal is a microscopic particle with at least one dimension less than 100 nm.
This article discusses about the properties and applications of lead (II) oxide nanoparticles, also referred to as lead monoxide. Other oxides of lead include lead (IV) oxide (lead dioxide or "red lead"), and mixed oxides like minium (Pb3O4) and lead sesquioxide (Pb2O3)
Lead is a Block P, Period 6 element, while oxygen is a Block P, Period 2 element. Lead is a soft and malleable metal.
The morphology of lead oxide nanoparticles is red or yellow crystalline solids. Lead oxide nanoparticles are graded as toxic and dangerous for the environment.
Chemical Properties
The chemical properties of lead oxide nanoparticles are outlined in the following table.
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical symbol |
PbO |
| CAS No. |
1317-36-8 |
| Group |
Lead 14
Oxygen 16
Oxygen 16 |
| Electronic configuration |
Lead [Xe] 4f14 5d106s2 6p2
Oxygen [He] 2s2 2p4 |
| Chemical Composition |
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Lead |
92.83 |
| Oxygen |
7.16 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of lead oxide nanoparticles are given in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Molar mass |
223.20 g/mol |
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Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of lead oxide nanoparticles are provided in the table below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Melting point |
888 °C |
1630°F |
| Boiling point |
1477 °C |
2691°C |
Applications
The key applications of lead oxide nanoparticles are listed below:
- In magnetic resonance
- As magnetic nanoparticles for magnetic data storage and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Source: AZoNano