Properties and Use of Red Lead Made By Manufacturers in India

Red lead is a crystalline amorphous compound and is known by other names such as minium, plumbic oxide and lead IV oxide. This chemical compound is made using special methods and is supplied by red lead manufacturers in India.

Properties of Red Lead

Red lead also has a chemical name, which is Lead Tetra Oxide. It is a water soluble compound and is obtained after the metallic oxidation of lead or litharge, which is lead monoxide.

Red lead is used in various forms in a number of different applications due to its extensive range of properties. It is used for making lead glass and red pigments. The colour of red lead can vary from orange to bright red, and due to its anti-corrosive nature, it is included as a component in paints that are applied on metal surfaces. This helps the metal stay protected from corrosion. For example, paint with red lead is used on ships and bridges. Read More...