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Lead of the highest purity for Research & Industry
High-purity lead, lead compounds, and semi-finished products for research and industry. Wide selection, consultation, and reliable delivery.
Lead for Laboratory, Development, and Industry
Lead in many forms and purities
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
327.5 °C
Boiling Point
1,749 °C
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Why is ChemPUR the right partner for lead?
High-purity lead and lead-containing specialty chemicals form the basis for precise and reproducible results in research, development, and industrial applications. Our product range includes a wide variety of forms, purities, and specifications – from standard grades to ultra-high purity materials for demanding processes.
The broad product spectrum allows lead to be precisely adapted to your requirements – whether as powder, granules, foil, wire, rod, or as a specific chemical compound. The offering is complemented by lead alloys and functional materials such as sputter targets. This means you receive all relevant materials from a single source. Reliable availability is ensured by our international dealer network. Even rare or specialized variants can be procured upon request. At the same time, you benefit from predictable supply chains and high delivery reliability for your projects.
Individual solutions are key: In addition to the standard program, custom designs, special dimensions, or project-specific requirements can also be realized. With our expert advice, we support you in selecting the appropriate purity, form, and specification. Short coordination channels, technical expertise, and a clear focus on quality ensure that you receive not just products, but a reliable solution for your application.
What is lead used for in industry and research?
Lead is specifically used where defined material properties and reproducible results are required. In materials research, high-purity lead serves as a starting material for the production of functional ceramics and compounds such as titanates, zirconates, molybdates, or niobates – for example, for the development of piezoelectric or electronic materials. In thin-film technology, lead sputter targets and evaporation materials are used to deposit uniform layers for semiconductors, sensor technology, or optical applications. For syntheses and analytical procedures, specific lead compounds such as halides, oxides, or acetates are used to ensure defined reaction conditions.
Semi-finished products also play an important role in process development and technical environments: lead foils, wires, or rods are used, for example, for experimental setups, shielding, contact materials, or specific components. ChemPUR’s wide selection of forms and purities allows us to precisely tailor lead to your application – from laboratory scale to industrial implementation.
Which lead products does ChemPUR offer?
Our range of lead products includes both elemental lead and alloys, as well as a wide selection of lead compounds. These include lead powder, granules, shot, pellets, and semi-finished products such as foils, sheets, wires, rods, and ingots. This offering is complemented by functional materials such as sputter targets for coating processes. Furthermore, we carry lead alloys, for example with antimony, which are used for special technical applications.
In the area of chemical compounds, we offer a variety of inorganic and organometallic products, including acetates, carbonates, halides, oxides, sulfates, selenides, tellurides, as well as complex compounds such as titanates, tungstates, and zirconates. This breadth allows us to specifically cover different requirements in research, development, and industrial applications.
In what forms is lead available?
Lead is available from ChemPUR in various forms because different applications have very different requirements for processing, dosing, and further processing. For processes where material needs to react quickly or be evenly distributed, finer forms such as powders, granules, or pellets are suitable. They can be used precisely and ensure high process control, for example in syntheses or material developments.
As soon as mechanical processing or direct use in assembly is concerned, semi-finished products come into play. Foils, sheets, wires, or rods enable defined geometries and can be further processed without complex intermediate steps – a clear advantage in experimental setups or technical applications. For larger quantities of material or individual further processing, ingots are available as a starting basis. Additionally, specially manufactured sputter targets enable use in coating processes. Lead can thus always be used in the form that optimally supports the respective process.
Does ChemPUR offer high-purity lead?
Yes, we offer lead in various purity grades – from technical qualities to high-purity and ultra-high purity versions. Especially for research and development applications, products with purities up to 99.999% and beyond are available.
These high purity grades are crucial for applications where even the slightest impurities can affect the result, such as in semiconductor research, material analysis, or precise syntheses. Through our broad portfolio, you can select the appropriate purity for your specific application. If required, we will assist you in choosing the optimal specification. This ensures that you receive exactly the quality necessary for reliable and reproducible results.
Does ChemPUR offer lead sputter targets?
Yes, we carry lead sputter targets in various designs for applications in thin-film technology. These targets are specifically designed for physical coating processes such as magnetron sputtering and enable the deposition of homogeneous, functional layers.
Depending on the requirement, lead sputter targets are available in various diameters, thicknesses, and purities. Smaller targets are particularly suitable for research applications and laboratory systems, while larger formats are used in industrial coating. High purities are crucial to minimize impurities in the layer and achieve reproducible results.
Lead sputter targets are used, among other things, in materials research, in the development of semiconductor layers, in sensor technology, and in optical and functional coatings. They also serve as starting material for the production of complex oxide or multi-component systems. Suitable targets can be selected or specific requirements checked, tailored to your system and application – for reliable and uniform layer deposition.
Are lead foils and lead wires available?
Yes, at ChemPUR we offer both lead foils and lead wires in various dimensions and purities. Lead foils are available in different thicknesses and formats and are suitable for applications where uniform material distribution is required.
Lead wires are available in various diameters and lengths and can be flexibly used in technical and experimental applications. These semi-finished products are particularly in demand in materials research, for experimental setups, or in further processing. Due to the different specifications, they can be optimally adapted to the respective requirements. Upon request, we will advise you on the selection of the appropriate variant for your application or check individual adaptations.