lead tungstate

lead tungstate

[′led ′təŋ·stə‚nāt]

(inorganic chemistry)

PbWO₄ A yellowish powder, melting at 1130°C; insoluble in water, soluble in acid; used as a pigment. Also known as lead wolframate.

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