Quantification of Raman Spectra for the Primary Atmospheric Corrosion Products of Lead

Abstract

In this study laser Raman spectra were recorded for eight lead compounds commonly reported as products from the atmospheric corrosion of lead. The spectra obtained demonstrated that this technique is well suited for the characterization of lead compounds. Moreover, when mixtures of these compounds are being studied, a good correlation can be obtained between sample composition and a characteristic Raman band intensity. This correlation should permit an estimate of the quantity of various compounds present in corrosion products.