Title: Lead Sulfide
CAS Registry Number: 1314-87-0
Molecular Formula: PbS
Molecular Weight: 239.27
Percent Composition: Pb 86.60%, S 13.40%
Literature References: Occurs as the mineral galena. Toxicity study: W. R. Bradley, W. G. Fredrick, Ind. Med. 10, Ind. Hyg. Sect. 2, 15 (1941). Review of toxicology and human exposure: Toxicological Profile for Lead (PB99-166704, 1999) 640 pp.
Properties: Black powder. Insol in water. Sol in HNO3, hot, dil HCl. LD50 i.p. in rats: 160 mg Pb/100 g (Bradley, Fredrick).
Toxicity data: LD50 i.p. in rats: 160 mg Pb/100 g (Bradley, Fredrick)
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