Photo of some ingots of lead

Lead (metal)

Scientific name: 
Pb

Lead is a soft metal that is usually dull grey. It is the heaviest stable metal. It has a relatively low melting point.

Lead is used in batteries, bullets, solder, pewter and radiation shields.

Lead is a heavy metal like mercury and can accumulate in the body and cause poisoning. Lead poisoning was common in ancient times.

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