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Lead acetate test

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002137

A qualitative test used to detect the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in natural gas or other hydrocarbon streams. A strip of paper impregnated with lead acetate solution changes color, typically to brown or black, in the presence of H2S. This test provides a quick indication of sour gas, which is corrosive and toxic.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002137
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction Testing
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002137",
  "term": "Lead acetate test",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A qualitative test used to detect the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in natural gas or other hydrocarbon streams. A strip of paper impregnated with lead acetate solution changes color, typically to brown or black, in the presence of H2S. This test provides a quick indication of sour gas, which is corrosive and toxic.",
  "subject": "Production Testing",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lead-acetate-test/"
}

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