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Lead sulfide

Lead sulfide refers to two compounds containing lead and sulfur:Lead(II) sulfide, PbS, containing lead in the +2 oxidation state, naturally occurring as the mineral galena Lead(IV) sulfide, PbS2, containing lead in the +4 oxidation state

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Lead sulfide refers to two compounds containing lead and sulfur:

  • Lead(II) sulfide, PbS, containing lead in the +2 oxidation state, naturally occurring as the mineral galena
  • Lead(IV) sulfide, PbS2, containing lead in the +4 oxidation state