Red Lead
Red Lead is a red-orange lead oxide material used in selected industrial applications. S S International coordinates requirement-based commercial enquiries for red lead and related lead compounds.
Red Lead for Industrial Applications
The existing S S International product page describes Red Lead as a soft orange-to-red coloured powder used in applications including storage batteries, glass, ceramics, paints and pigments.
Because lead compounds require controlled handling, buyers should review the applicable product specification, safety documentation, packaging and destination requirements as part of each commercial enquiry.
Built Around the Buyer’s Requirement
Supply discussions are structured around the actual material specification and agreed commercial parameters.
Grade Review
Requested grade and analytical requirements can be matched against the applicable supplier specification.
Packing & Handling
Commercial discussions can include packing format, lot quantity, handling documentation and destination requirements.
Industrial Sourcing
S S International coordinates requirement-led sourcing and international trade discussions for industrial buyers.
Existing Red Lead Typical Specifications
The values below preserve the technical reference currently published on the S S International Red Lead page. Confirm the applicable grade and certificate for each order.
| Attribute | Jointing Grade | Setting Grade | Non-Setting Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | Orange Red to Brick Red | Orange Red to Brick Red | Brilliant Orange Red to Brick Red |
| Crystal Structure | Spinal Structure | Spinal Structure | Spinal Structure |
| Thermal Stability | 500 °C | 500 °C | 500 °C |
| Specific Gravity | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Retention on 240 mesh IS Sieve / 63 micron (max %) | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Apparent Density (Scott) gm/cc | 1.6 to 1.8 | 1.3 to 1.6 | 1.2 to 1.3 |
| Matter soluble in water (%) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Water Absorption mg/gm | 90 to 100 | 90 to 110 | 100 to 110 |
| Acid Absorption mg/gm | 160 to 170 | 150 to 160 | 130 to 150 |
| Volatile Matter at 105°C (%) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Oil Absorption % | 6-7 | 6-7 | 6-7 |
| Free Lead (% Max) | Traces | Traces | Traces |
| PbO2 (%) | 15.1 to 25.1 | 25.2 to 33.2 | 33.3 and above |
| Pb3O4 | 43.0 to 72.0 | 72.1 to 95.0 | 95.1 and above |
| Total Lead Oxide | 99.5 | 99.5 | 99.5 |
| Moisture Content (% Max) | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Purity (% Min) | 99.97 | 99.97 | 99.97 |
Industrial Uses of Red Lead
The existing product reference identifies established uses across battery, glass, ceramics, coatings and related manufacturing sectors.
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