Characteristic
Lead(II) sulfide (also spelled sulphide) is an inorganic compound with the formula PbS. Galena is the principal ore and the most important compound of lead.
Chemical formula:PbS
Molar mass:239.30 g/mol
Appearance:Black
Density:7.60 g/cm3
Melting point:1,118 °C (2,044 °F; 1,391 K)
Boiling point:1,281 °C (2,338 °F; 1,554 K)
Solubility in water:2.6×10−11 kg/kg (calculated, at pH=7) 8.6×10−7 kg/kg
Solubility product (Ksp):9.04×10−29
Magnetic susceptibility (χ):−84.0·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD):3.91
Crystal structure:Halite (cubic), cF8
Application
It is a semiconducting material with niche uses.High purity can be used as semiconductor.