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Litharge is a yellow oxide of lead that is created by heating lead in air. This lead litharge can be formed also by heating lead nitrate and available in the market with different packs to cater to the demand of the different industries. This chemical material is insoluble in water and alcohol but soluble in acetic acid, nitric acid and remains stable under normal conditions. Generally, it is used in storage batteries and glass as a pigment. This inorganic chemical material is used in making lead glass, pottery glazes and rubber. Pharmaceutical industries, apply this chemical to manufacture different kind of ointments and plasters. For preparing subacetate solutions, producing iridescent colors on brass and bronze and for coloring sulfur-containing substances, this chemical material is effective. Another application of this chemical includes oil refining, varnishes, paints and enamels. Apart from these applications, thousands of industries use this chemical successfully to improve the rate of production.
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