DESCRIPTION
Assay Litharge is a special type of lead oxide used for the analysis of gold and other precious metals. It is produced from especially refined lead and offers a very low level of gold. It is greenish yellow in colour, the green being due to the free lead which is characteristic of its method of manufacture. The product is packed in 25kg multi-ply paper sacks or 25 kg steel pails.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES |
| C.A.S. number | : | 1317 – 36 - 8 |
| Chemical Formula | : | PbO |
| Free Lead (as Pb) | : | 10% (max) |
| Gold | : | 5 ppb (max) |
| Silver (as Ag) | : | Trace |
| Molecular Weight (Mw) | : | 223 |
| Synonyms | : | |
Further properties of this product are contained in the detailed product specification, available upon request. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) containing recommended safe handling procedures is also available.
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