lead carbonate


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lead carbonate

[′led ′kär·bə‚nāt]
(inorganic chemistry)
PbCO3 Poisonous, acid-soluble white crystals decomposing at 315°C; insoluble in alcohol and water; used as a paint pigment.
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the record is replete with evidence that shows the Pigment Manufacturers actually magnified the risk through their aggressive promotion of white lead carbonate, even despite the awareness of the toxicity of lead.
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