Lead Chemicals & Oxides

HVR converts its own refined lead into lead oxides at its oxide plant, giving customers a single source from metal to oxide — alongside a range of lead-based chemicals, including PVC stabilisers.

PbO Pb₃O₄ PbO PbSt TBLS

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Lead Oxides

PbOHVR Integrated Supply

Grey Oxide

Leady oxide for the active paste of lead-acid battery plates.

Pb₃O₄HVR Integrated Supply

Red Lead

Red lead for tubular battery plates, pigments and chemicals.

PbOHVR Integrated Supply

Litharge

Yellow lead monoxide for chemicals, pigments and battery use.

Chemicals

PbStHVR Integrated Supply

Lead Stearate

A lubricant and co-stabiliser for PVC, and a drier for oil-based paints.

TBLSHVR Integrated Supply

TBLS

Tribasic lead sulphate — a heat stabiliser for rigid PVC and cable compounds.

Made from HVR's Own Refined Lead

The oxide plant sits downstream of HVR's refining line. Select a step.

Recovery

Smelting & Refining

Oxide Making

Emission Control

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