Litharge is a natural mineral forms of lead oxide, PbO. Litharge is a secondary mineral formed from the oxidation of galena Ores. It forms as coatings and encrustations with internal tetragonal Crystal structure. It is dimorphous with the orthorhombic form cutter. It is sweet, red, greasy crusts appear with a very high specific Strong 9.14 to 9.35.
Litharge, mono lead oxide (PbO) is a yellowish or reddish, odorless, heavy, earthy, water-insoluble, solid, PbO, particularly in the use production of lead-based stabilizers, ceramics, stained glass, paintings, Enamels, paints and varnishes. Softness is the lead monoxide, lead oxide called Plumbous oxides. Other possibilities for the litharge used as an intermediate in various sectors as lubricants and greases, insecticides, inorganic pigments, lead Soap, oil refining, rubber and PVC etc.
