lead fluoride profile

Lead fluoride (PbF2) is a white, crystalline solid that occurs naturally as the mineral fluorite. It is synthesized through various methods, including the direct reaction of lead with fluorine gas or by precipitation from solutions of lead salts using fluoride ions. Lead fluoride is known to exhibit both ionic and covalent bonding characteristics. It has been investigated for its potential applications in areas such as:

* **Optical Materials:** Lead fluoride exhibits transparency in the ultraviolet and infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, making it suitable for applications in optical fibers and other optical devices.

* **Solid-State Ionics:** Lead fluoride is a good ionic conductor, particularly for fluoride ions. This property makes it a potential candidate for solid-state batteries and other electrochemical devices.

* **Nuclear Applications:** Due to its high density and ability to absorb neutrons, lead fluoride has been studied for its potential use in nuclear shielding and reactor materials.

* **Ceramics and Glass:** Lead fluoride can be incorporated into ceramic and glass compositions to enhance their optical properties, thermal stability, and mechanical strength.

* **Biomedical Applications:** While lead is generally toxic, lead fluoride has been investigated for its potential antibacterial and antifungal properties. Further research is required to determine its safety and efficacy in these applications.

* **Environmental Remediation:** Lead fluoride has been studied for its potential use in the removal of lead from contaminated water sources.

* **Other Applications:** Lead fluoride has also been investigated for its potential use in other applications, such as high-temperature lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and catalysts.'

lead fluoride: RN given refers to cpd with unknown MF [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

ID Source	ID
PubMed CID	24549
MeSH ID	M0208683

Synonym
lead(ii) fluoride
pbf2
plomb fluorure [french]
einecs 231-998-8
hsdb 6288
lead(+2) fluoride
lead fluoride
7783-46-2
lead(ii) fluoride, powder, >=99%
lead(ii) fluoride, 99.99% trace metals basis
difluorolead
unii-291824bbs4
plomb fluorure
lead(ii) fluoride, puratronic (metals basis) ,
AKOS015902450
mfcd00011162
lead(ii) fluoride, puratronic?
Q419690

Timeframe	Studies, This Drug (%)	All Drugs %
pre-1990	2 (13.33)	18.7374
1990's	4 (26.67)	18.2507
2000's	6 (40.00)	29.6817
2010's	3 (20.00)	24.3611
2020's	0 (0.00)	2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Publication Type	This drug (%)	All Drugs (%)
Trials	0 (0.00%)	5.53%
Reviews	0 (0.00%)	6.00%
Case Studies	0 (0.00%)	4.05%
Observational	0 (0.00%)	0.25%
Other	15 (100.00%)	84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Substance	Relationship Strength	Studies	Classes	Roles
aluminum fluoride [no description available]	1.99	1	aluminium coordination entity
sodium fluoride [no description available]	6.92	1	fluoride salt	mutagen
sucrose Saccharum: A plant genus of the family POACEAE widely cultivated in the tropics for the sweet cane that is processed into sugar.	2	1	glycosyl glycoside	algal metabolite; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; osmolyte; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite; sweetening agent
scandium Scandium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Sc, atomic number 21, and atomic weight 45.	1.99	1	d-block element atom; rare earth metal atom; scandium group element atom
thulium Thulium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Tm, atomic number 69, and atomic weight 168.93.	2.02	1	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
erbium Erbium: Erbium. An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Er, atomic number 68, and atomic weight 167.26.	2.72	3	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
holmium Holmium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Ho, atomic number 67, and atomic weight 164.93.	2.1	1	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
ytterbium Ytterbium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Yb, atomic number 70, and atomic weight 173. Ytterbium has been used in lasers and as a portable x-ray source.	2.43	2	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
zirconium Zirconium: A rather rare metallic element with atomic number 40, atomic weight 91.224, and symbol Zr.	2.02	1	titanium group element atom
lead chloride lead chloride: RN in 9th CI Form Index for cotunnite: 14639-87-3; RN given refers to cpd with MF of Pb-Cl2. lead(II) chloride : An inorganic chloride consisting of two chlorine atoms covalently bound to a central lead atom.	2.03	1	inorganic chloride; lead coordination entity
fluorine Fluorine: A nonmetallic, diatomic gas that is a trace element and member of the halogen family. It is used in dentistry as fluoride (FLUORIDES) to prevent dental caries.	2.02	1	diatomic fluorine; gas molecular entity	NMR chemical shift reference compound
fluorine monoxide [no description available]	2.02	1	oxygen halide
zinc fluoride [no description available]	2.02	1
deuterium oxide Deuterium Oxide: The isotopic compound of hydrogen of mass 2 (deuterium) with oxygen. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) It is used to study mechanisms and rates of chemical or nuclear reactions, as well as biological processes.	2.1	1	deuterated compound; water	NMR solvent
fluorides [no description available]	9.07	15	halide anion; monoatomic fluorine
iodine [no description available]	2.03	1	halide anion; monoatomic iodine	human metabolite
tellurium dioxide [no description available]	2.03	1
fluorophosphate fluorophosphate: inhibits Phosphorylas phosphatase irreversibly; RN given refers to parent cpd	1.92	1	fluorine molecular entity; phosphoric acid derivative
sodium oxide [no description available]	2.03	1
lead Lead: A soft, grayish metal with poisonous salts; atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.2, symbol Pb.	4.07	15	carbon group element atom; elemental lead; metal atom	neurotoxin
cesium Cesium: A member of the alkali metals. It has an atomic symbol Cs, atomic number 50, and atomic weight 132.91. Cesium has many industrial applications, including the construction of atomic clocks based on its atomic vibrational frequency.	1.99	1	alkali metal atom
tellurium Tellurium: An element that is a member of the chalcogen family. It has the atomic symbol Te, atomic number 52, and atomic weight 127.60. It has been used as a coloring agent and in the manufacture of electrical equipment. Exposure may cause nausea, vomiting, and CNS depression.	2.03	1	chalcogen; metalloid atom
aluminum oxide Aluminum Oxide: An oxide of aluminum, occurring in nature as various minerals such as bauxite, corundum, etc. It is used as an adsorbent, desiccating agent, and catalyst, and in the manufacture of dental cements and refractories.	1.99	1

Condition	Relationship Strength	Studies
Caries, Dental [description not available]	2.63	3
Dental Caries Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.	2.63	3
Central Nervous System Disease [description not available]	1.99	1
Diseases, Occupational [description not available]	1.99	1
ENT Diseases [description not available]	1.99	1
Central Nervous System Diseases Diseases of any component of the brain (including the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, and cerebellum) or the spinal cord.	1.99	1
Fetal Death Death of the developing young in utero. BIRTH of a dead FETUS is STILLBIRTH.	1.98	1

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