Lead sulfide refers to two compounds containing lead and sulfur:
*
Lead(II) sulfide
Lead is a chemical element with the symbol Pb (from the Latin ) and atomic number 82. It is a heavy metal that is denser than most common materials. Lead is soft and malleable, and also has a relatively low melting point. When freshly cut, le ...
, PbS, containing lead in the +2 oxidation state, naturally occurring as the mineral galena
*
Lead(IV) sulfide, PbS
2, containing lead in the +4 oxidation state
{{Chemistry index