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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Litharge.jpg|Litharge|thumb]] '''Litharge''' is one of the natural mineral forms of [[lead(II) oxide]] (PbO). Litharge is a secondary mineral that forms from the oxidation of primary lead minerals such as [[galena]] and [[cerussite]]. It is typically found in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits.<br />
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==Properties==<br />
Litharge is a yellow or reddish-yellow mineral with a tetragonal crystal structure. It has a high density of 9.14 g/cm³ and a Mohs hardness of 2. It is insoluble in water but soluble in acids. Litharge is often associated with other lead minerals such as [[anglesite]], [[mimetite]], and [[pyromorphite]].<br />
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==Uses==<br />
Litharge has several industrial applications. It is used in the production of [[lead glass]], [[ceramics]], and [[batteries]]. It is also used as a flux in metallurgy and in the manufacture of [[paints]] and [[pigments]]. In the past, litharge was used in the production of [[lead-based paints]], but this use has declined due to health concerns associated with lead exposure.<br />
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==Health and Safety==<br />
Exposure to litharge can be hazardous due to its lead content. Lead is a toxic metal that can cause a range of health problems, including [[lead poisoning]]. Proper safety measures, such as the use of personal protective equipment and adequate ventilation, should be taken when handling litharge.<br />
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==Occurrence==<br />
Litharge is found in various locations around the world, often in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits. Notable occurrences include the [[United States]], [[Australia]], and [[Germany]].<br />
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==Related Minerals==<br />
* [[Galena]]<br />
* [[Cerussite]]<br />
* [[Anglesite]]<br />
* [[Mimetite]]<br />
* [[Pyromorphite]]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Lead(II) oxide]]<br />
* [[Lead poisoning]]<br />
* [[Lead glass]]<br />
* [[Ceramics]]<br />
* [[Pigments]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Commons category|Litharge}}<br />
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[[Category:Lead minerals]]<br />
[[Category:Oxide minerals]]<br />
[[Category:Industrial minerals]]<br />
[[Category:Hazardous materials]]<br />
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