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lead tungstate
Description
Lead tungstate (PbWO4), also known as PWO, is an inorganic compound that is highly dense and has a high refractive index. It is a bright yellow solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in acids. Lead tungstate is commonly used as a scintillator material, which means it emits light when exposed to ionizing radiation. This property makes it valuable in medical imaging, high-energy physics experiments, and nuclear security applications. Lead tungstate is synthesized through a variety of methods, including precipitation from aqueous solutions, hydrothermal synthesis, and solid-state reactions. Its synthesis often involves the reaction of lead salts with tungstate salts. Lead tungstate is studied because of its promising properties for various applications, including:
* Its high density and high refractive index make it suitable for use in scintillation detectors for high-energy physics experiments, such as those at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
* Its ability to efficiently convert X-rays into visible light makes it valuable for medical imaging, particularly in computed tomography (CT) scanners.
* Its high stopping power for gamma rays makes it useful in nuclear security applications, such as the detection of radioactive materials.
* Its excellent radiation hardness allows it to withstand high doses of radiation, making it ideal for use in harsh environments.
Lead tungstate is a versatile material with numerous applications that continue to be explored in scientific research.'
lead tungstate: used in Raman lasers [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
Cross-References
| ID Source | ID |
|---|
| PubMed CID | 24464 |
| MeSH ID | M0460608 |
Synonyms (15)
| Synonym |
|---|
| natural raspite |
| lead wolframate |
| tungstic acid, lead(2+) salt (1:1) |
| lead tungsten oxide (pbwo4) |
| lead tungsten tetraoxide |
| 7759-01-5 |
| lead tungstate(vi) |
| lead tungstate(iv) |
| natural stolzite |
| einecs 231-849-7 |
| hsdb 643 |
| lead tungstate |
| Q883696 |
| dioxido(dioxo)tungsten;lead(2+) |
| DTXSID20896962 |
Research
Studies (5)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 3 (60.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (40.00) | 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] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 31.63
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| Metric | This Compound (vs All) |
|---|
| Research Demand Index | 31.63 (24.57) | | Research Supply Index | 1.95 (2.92) | | Research Growth Index | 4.42 (4.65) | | Search Engine Demand Index | 33.89 (26.88) | | Search Engine Supply Index | 2.00 (0.95) |
| |
Study Types
| 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 | 6 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |