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Lead Nitrate
Lead Nitrate (Product Code: SCI-655/286) is an analytical reagent grade lead(II) salt used to demonstrate thermal decomposition with brown fumes and the yellow lead iodide precipitation reaction in school and college chemistry laboratories. It is one of the few water-soluble lead compounds, which is why chemistry teachers keep a 200 g pack, supplied with an MSDS, for decomposition and double displacement practicals. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for school chemistry lab requirements.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Lead(II) nitrate, Pb(NO3)2 |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 200 g |
| MSDS | Supplied with the chemical |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-655/286 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Lead Nitrate Used For?
Heated in a dry boiling tube, lead nitrate crystals crackle as they split apart, then give off brown nitrogen dioxide and oxygen, leaving a yellow residue of lead(II) oxide. The experiment illustrates a decomposition reaction and the release of a coloured, toxic gas, so it should be done with a small quantity inside a fume cupboard.
Mixing lead nitrate solution with potassium iodide solution produces a bright yellow precipitate of lead iodide, a classic double displacement reaction. If the precipitate is dissolved in hot water and left to cool, it re-forms as glittering golden plates, often called golden rain. Lead compounds are toxic and can harm an unborn child, so this salt is for teachers or closely supervised older students wearing gloves, with every residue collected as heavy-metal waste rather than poured down the sink.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited sells laboratory chemicals under the ScienceLab name and supplies Lead Nitrate in 200 g analytical reagent packs, each accompanied by its MSDS, to schools, colleges and dealers. Because lead nitrate is both toxic and an oxidiser, it travels as a dangerous good; share the destination and quantity so transport options can be checked before quoting. See the ScienceLab profile for company details.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items needed for safe lead nitrate decomposition and precipitation practicals:
- Potassium Iodide — reacts with the solution to form yellow lead iodide.
- Boiling Tube — for heating the crystals.
- Test Tube Holder — grips the hot tube during heating.
- Polypropylene Ducted Fume Cupboard — carries nitrogen dioxide fumes away from the room.
- Gloves, Chemical Resistant — protect hands when handling lead salts.
Find more reagents and apparatus in the Laboratory Equipment category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Nitrate used for in chemistry practicals?
Lead Nitrate is used to demonstrate thermal decomposition, which gives brown nitrogen dioxide and yellow lead oxide, and double displacement with potassium iodide, which forms a yellow lead iodide precipitate. This listing is a 200 g analytical reagent pack supplied with an MSDS.
What is observed when Lead Nitrate is heated?
Heated Lead Nitrate crackles as the crystals break apart, then releases brown nitrogen dioxide gas and oxygen, and a yellow residue of lead(II) oxide remains. Because the gas is toxic, heat only a small amount and do it in a fume cupboard.
What forms when Lead Nitrate reacts with potassium iodide?
Lead Nitrate and potassium iodide solutions react to form a bright yellow precipitate of lead iodide and a solution of potassium nitrate. Recrystallising the precipitate from hot water gives shiny golden flakes, known in classrooms as golden rain.
Is Lead Nitrate safe for students to handle?
Lead Nitrate is toxic, may damage fertility or an unborn child and is an oxidiser, so it should be used only in small amounts under teacher supervision with gloves and eye protection. Follow the MSDS and dispose of residues as heavy-metal waste.
How should Lead Nitrate be stored?
Store Lead Nitrate in a closed, labelled container in a locked chemical cabinet, away from combustible materials and food areas. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Who supplies Lead Nitrate in 200 g packs?
Lead Nitrate in 200 g analytical reagent packs is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets, with the MSDS included.
Request a Quote
Enquire about Lead Nitrate through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart; state code SCI-655/286, the number of 200 g packs and the delivery destination.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
