Lead(II) phosphate is an ionic compound with chemical formula Pb₃(PO₄)₂. Lead(II) phosphate is a long-lived electronically neutral reagent chemical. Lead(II) phosphate appears as hexagonal, colorless crystals or as a white powder. Lead(II) phosphate is insoluble in water and alcohol but soluble in nitric acid and fused alkali metal hydroxides.

Properties

Chemical formula : Pb₃(PO₄)₂

Molar mass : 811.54272 g/mol

Appearance : white powder

Density : 6.9 g/cm³

Melting point : 1,014 °C (1,857 °F; 1,287 K)

Solubility in water : 0.000014 g/100 mL

Solubility : insoluble in alcohol, soluble in nitric acid

Uses

Lead phosphate is mainly used as a plastic stabilizer.