Litharge
Lead Carbonate
Chemistry
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Miscellaneous
- Family: Flux Source
- Region: North America
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: No
- Generic: Yes
Notes
(Richard Willis)
Mineral, of the ideal form PbO with a molecular weight of 223
Water insoluble A lead monoxide earth, also lossely called “red lead” (see minium) and “plumbous oxide”. Popular with lusterwares and transparents.
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Suppliers
- Generic
Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
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Water insoluble A lead monoxide earth, also lossely called &#147;red lead&#148; (<FONT SIZE=2>see <I>minium</I>)</FONT> and &#147;plumbous oxide&#148;. Popular with lusterwares and transparents.
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