how does lead react to air
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Lead reacts with air, in the presence of moist and carbon dioxide, forming a passivating layer. The layer is most likely lead hydroxy carbonate [8].
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The surface of metallic lead is protected by a thin layer of lead oxide, PbO. Only upon heating lead to 600-800°C does lead react with oxygen in air to from lead oxide, PbO. Finely divided lead powder is pyrophoric, however, meaning it is a fire risk.
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