Lead(II) fluoride
Lead fluoride is the inorganic compound with the formula PbF2. It is a white solid. It exists as both an orthorhombic and cubic forms.Uses
Lead fluoride is used:
Preparation
Lead fluoride can be prepared by treating lead hydroxide or lead carbonate with hydrofluoric acid:
Alternatively, it is precipitated by adding hydrofluoric acid to a lead salt solution, or by adding potassium fluoride to a lead nitrate solution.
It appears as the rare mineral fluorocronite.
