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China Lead Powder Supplier & Pricelist

High-purity atomized lead powders (Pb 99.9%–99.99%), sub-sieve micro-granules, and custom alloy formulations. Direct factory engineering, audited supply security, and transparent LME/SMM indexed pricing structures.

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99.99%
Maximum Chemical Purity
< 0.15%
Controlled Oxygen Content
15–45 µm
Narrow PSD Tolerance
100%
Lot Retained Traceability
Industrial White Paper

Engineering Metallurgy of Industrial Lead Powder (Pb)

Understanding manufacturing kinetics, morphology differentiation, and metallurgical purity controls.

Elemental lead powder (chemical symbol Pb, atomic number 82) represents one of the most critical high-density engineering materials in advanced industrial sectors. Characterized by exceptional density (11.34 g/cm³), an unusually low melting threshold (327.5°C), high attenuation coefficients against ionizing radiation, and superior electrochemical potential, industrial lead powders are manufactured using precise thermodynamic atomization or specialized mechanical milling processes. For international procurement managers, specifying commercial lead powder requires an exact understanding of particle morphology, oxidation kinetics, and surface-area-to-volume dynamics.

Inert Gas Atomization (IGA)

Utilizes ultra-high-pressure nitrogen or argon gas streams to atomize a superheated liquid lead stream. Yields highly spherical powder particles with minimal satellite formations, superior Hall flow rates, maximum packing density, and an exceptionally low specific surface area that minimizes surface oxidation.

Centrifugal & Air Atomization

Optimized for granular, tear-drop, and semi-spherical particle structures. This mechanical technique provides tailored apparent densities suited for sintered friction elements, chemical pyrotechnic initiators, and heavy-density ballast compounding where controlled packing friction is required.

Controlled Chemical Attrition

Engineered for high-surface-area spongy powders and ultrafine sub-micron lead particulate. Often implemented for electrochemical batteries, active mass additives, and organic synthesis intermediates requiring accelerated surface reaction kinetics under inert nitrogen stabilization.

Quality Assurance Standard: Every batch manufactured by our Chinese facility is certified via Laser Diffraction Particle Size Distribution (ISO 13320), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) for trace impurity analysis, and LECO inert gas fusion testing to verify that oxygen levels strictly conform to target technical datasheets.
Procurement Benchmark

Industrial Lead Powder Pricelist & Cost Engineering

Transparent price formula based on London Metal Exchange (LME) / Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) cash settlement plus precision atomization conversion premiums.

Lead powder pricing does not follow static commodity pricing; it is dynamically governed by the raw lead ingot spot index, process yield rates, atomization shielding gas medium (industrial nitrogen versus semiconductor-grade argon), sieving mesh tight tolerances, and certified hazardous packaging. The following benchmark pricelist reflects indicative commercial export values (FOB Qingdao / Shanghai Port) for standard production runs.
Grade Designation Particle Mesh / D50 Purity (Pb %) Morphology Standard Packaging Indicative Price (USD/MT)
LP-ATOM-100 (Standard Granular) 100 Mesh (D50 ~140 µm) ≥ 99.90% Irregular / Tear-drop 25kg Steel Pail / Palletized LME + $650 – $850
LP-SPHER-200 (Spherical Flowable) 200 Mesh (D50 ~74 µm) ≥ 99.95% Gas-Atomized Spherical 50kg Hermetic Steel Drum (N2 purge) LME + $950 – $1,250
LP-MICRO-325 (Radiation Masterbatch) 325 Mesh (D50 ~44 µm) ≥ 99.95% Spherical / Nodular Vacuum-sealed Alu-foil in Drum LME + $1,300 – $1,650
LP-FINE-500 (Ultrafine Precision) 500 Mesh (D50 ~25 µm) ≥ 99.98% True Spherical Argon-blanketed Sealed Canisters LME + $1,850 – $2,400
LP-SUB-MICRON (Electronic Grade) D50: 1.0 – 5.0 µm ≥ 99.99% Sub-micron Spherical 10kg UN-Certified Inert Cans Custom Quote ($5.8–$9.5/kg)
LPA-SN63-PB37 (Eutectic Pre-Alloy) Type 3 / Type 4 Powder Sn63 / Pb37 Alloy Ultra-Spherical (Low Oxide) Refrigerated Nitrogen Vacuum Pack Metal Index + $3,200/MT

Volume Tier Structure

Discounts are automatically triggered at 5 MT, 20 MT (Full Container Load - FCL), and multi-container annual supply frameworks. Long-term hedging agreements (3–12 months) are available to protect purchasers against LME volatility.

Custom Sieving Costs

Narrow cuts (e.g., D10 > 20µm and D90 < 45µm) involve specialized sonic classifying techniques that influence the yield curve. We quote fully factored yields so pricing is predictable from pilot trials to full-scale operations.

Inert Packaging Premium

Because reactive surface oxides increase at finer mesh thresholds, our fine-powder tiers include vacuum-aluminum foil inner bags with high-purity nitrogen backfill to guarantee chemical stability throughout transoceanic transit.

Manufacturing Dominance

Why Source Lead Powder from China's Industrial Ecosystem?

The strategic benefits of raw smelter proximity, massive industrial infrastructure, and technical economies of scale.

Smelting Integration

Our manufacturing centers are situated directly adjacent to top primary lead smelting hubs in Henan and Hunan provinces. Direct molten ingot delivery cuts remelt energy consumption and guarantees uninterrupted base metal feedstock availability.

Advanced Atomization Rig

Equipped with closed-loop supersonic gas atomization towers, vacuum induction melting furnaces, and multi-deck electromagnetic air-swept classifiers. Our plants produce tightly controlled particle distributions that eliminate manual re-blending.

Cost Containment

By leveraging domestic energy pipelines, highly automated continuous production lines, and high-volume local consumables, our conversion costs per metric ton run 28% to 42% lower than traditional North American or European powder mills.

Port & Rail Connectivity

Direct bonded warehousing and intermodal freight routes connect inland production hubs directly to Ningbo, Qingdao, and Shanghai deepwater ports, ensuring prompt DG maritime container dispatch with zero regional transshipment delays.

Industrial Use Cases

Mission-Critical Applications of Lead Powder

From medical radiation shielding to heavy friction composites, discover how precise material specifications drive end-product performance.

Radiation Attenuation & Medical Shielding

Spherical 325-mesh and 400-mesh lead powders are compound-blended into vinyl polymers, natural rubbers, polyurethane, and epoxies to produce flexible radiation shielding garments, mobile X-ray curtains, CT scanner collimator linings, and nuclear isotope storage containers.

Sintered Friction Materials & Braking

Used as an intrinsic solid lubricant phase in metallic and semi-metallic friction composites for high-speed train braking pads, industrial mining winches, and aerospace gearboxes. The fine lead particles shear under intense frictional thermal spikes, preventing catastrophic brake rotor galling.

Lead-Carbon Energy Storage Systems

Next-generation ultra-lead-carbon batteries utilize high-purity ultrafine lead powder combined with capacitive carbonaceous active masses. This drastically suppresses negative plate sulfation during high-rate partial-state-of-charge (HRPSoC) micro-hybrid cycles.

Chemical Catalysis & Intermediates

High surface area irregular lead powder acts as a selective reducing agent in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate preparation, and organometallic reaction steps, where steady metal dissolution kinetics are essential for yield selectivity.

Energetics, Primers & Pyrotechnics

Specialized micronized lead powders are formulated into energetic delay compositions and percussion primers. Controlled particle size distribution ensures a constant, reproducible burn velocity and highly predictable heat transfer characteristics.

Pre-alloyed Solders & Micro-Joints

Spherical Pb-Sn, Pb-Sb, and Pb-In powders are engineered for high-temperature semiconductor packaging and military-grade electronic assemblies, offering resilience against thermal fatigue cracking under harsh cyclic environments.

Regulatory & Safety Assurance

Comprehensive Compliance & Dangerous Goods (DG) Logistics

International certification, REACH compliance, UN-approved packaging, and documented cold-chain / dry-chain container transport.

Because elemental lead and heavy metal compounds fall under strict global toxicological and environmental scrutiny, procuring lead powder demands rigorous regulatory adherence. Our operations are fully ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Stewardship), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety) certified. We maintain full traceability on every drum, backed by complete GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical dossiers, and heavy metal tracking protocols.

REACH, RoHS & Global Registration

We provide full REACH dossier data for European consignments, assisting clients with Authorized Representative (OR) coverage. For specialized industries enjoying RoHS exemptions (aerospace, high-reliability defense, radiation shielding), we supply formal exemption declarations and certified metallurgical origin certificates.

UN-Certified Dangerous Goods Packaging

Lead powder consignments are packaged in strict compliance with UN Model Regulations (Class 9 UN 3077 environmentally hazardous substances or Class 6.1 toxic powders depending on particle mesh). We utilize UN-certified steel drums (1A2/Y1.5/...) with heavy-duty locking rings, multi-layer polyethylene inner liners, and desiccants.

Maritime IMDG & Air IATA Protocol

Our dedicated DG forwarding department handles Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD), container packing certificates (CPC), and port terminal inspection clearances. Cargo is palletized on heat-treated ISPM-15 wooden or molded composite skids with anti-static shrink-wrapping.

Operational Excellence

Five-Stage Global Procurement Workflow

Structured, transparent, and auditable methodology for enterprise chemical and metallurgical procurement.

01

Technical Review

Alignment on chemistry, mesh, apparent density, oxygen ceilings, and regional compliance mandates.

02

Sample Trial

Dispatch of pilot testing lot accompanied by certified batch COA, laser PSD curve, and SEM imagery.

03

Batch Production

Automated gas atomization, optical monitoring, inert classification, and lot-specific retention sampling.

04

Third-Party Audit

Pre-shipment verification via SGS, BV, or ALS verifying weight, purity, moisture, and UN packaging integrity.

05

DDP/CIF Delivery

Compliant dangerous goods marine booking, maritime tracking, customs documentation, and plant delivery.

Technical & Commercial FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions by Industrial Buyers

Clear answers regarding specifications, minimum order quantities, stability, and pricing mechanisms.

How does particle size distribution (PSD) affect lead powder performance?
Particle size distribution directly influences packing density, specific surface area, flowability, and chemical reactivity. In radiation shielding polymers, a multi-modal or balanced 200–325 mesh allows maximum volume loading into polymers without compromising melt viscosity. In friction composites, coarser irregular powders (100–150 mesh) provide localized shearing pockets, while ultrafine grades (<25 µm) react much faster in chemical reduction processes or battery pastes.
What is the shelf life of atomized lead powder, and how should it be stored?
Unopened drums with factory nitrogen purging have a recommended shelf life of 12 to 24 months. Because finely divided lead is vulnerable to oxidation in humid or oxygen-rich conditions, drums must be stored in a cool, dry, ventilated warehouse at temperatures between 15°C and 28°C, isolated from strong oxidizers or acidic vapors. Once a drum is opened, it should be consumed promptly or backfilled with industrial-grade nitrogen before resealing.
What are the Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) and sample lead times?
For standard commercial grades (100, 200, 325 mesh), our MOQ is 500 kg (conveniently palletized as twenty 25kg steel pails or ten 50kg drums). For custom alloy atomizations or sub-micron specifications, our trial batch MOQ is 100 kg. Evaluation samples (500g to 2kg) are dispatched via certified DG courier within 5 business days, supported by comprehensive analytical certificates.
How is raw lead price volatility mitigated in long-term contracts?
We provide formula-based supply contracts tied to either the London Metal Exchange (LME Pb Cash Settlement) or Shanghai Metals Market (SMM #1 Lead). The base metal component is pegged on the date of purchase order or hedged forward, while the processing and packaging conversion markup remains fixed for the duration of the 6 to 12-month agreement.
Can you manufacture pre-alloyed lead powders with bismuth, tin, or antimony?
Yes. We possess dedicated induction vacuum melting crucibles where binary, ternary, and quaternary alloys can be blended before atomization. Common alloy formulations include Pb-Sb (1%–6% Antimony for mechanical hardness), Pb-Sn (tin additions for solderability and corrosion resistance), and specialized low-melting Pb-Bi eutectic powders.
What documents accompany international hazardous cargo shipments?
Every shipment includes a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin (COO), and official IMO/IMDG Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD). Independent laboratory inspection certificates from SGS, Intertek, or ALS can be seamlessly integrated into shipping document packages.
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