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Pb

Pb
Lead is a soft, malleable and ductile metallic element that has been known of and used since prehistoric times.
PbCO3
Lead II Carbonate, decomposes readily into Lead II Oxide and carbon dioxide at 200°C and can be reduced to lead using carbon monoxide.
PbCrO4
Lead II Chromate IV, used as a pigment due to strong yellow colour.
PbO
Lead monoxide varies in colour from pale yellow to brown, used in the manufacture of glass, paints, varnishes and glazes.
PbO2
Lead dioxide a dark brown powder, strong oxidizing agent.
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