Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Lead Chromate is an inorganic compound with the formula PbCrO4. It's a bright yellow pigment used widely in paints due to its resistance to light and weathering.
Related terms
Pigment: A material that changes the color of reflected or transmitted light as the result of wavelength-selective absorption.
Inorganic Compound: Compounds which do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, many of which are minerals or made synthetically for industrial purposes.
Weathering Resistance: The ability of an object/material to withstand weather conditions without experiencing degradation.