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MetalsTek Engineering is a leading supplier of Lead products. We offer competitive pricing and excellent lead times on all our materials, and we can supply custom materials per any specs/drawings you provide.
Lead, a bluish-white, soft, and ductile metal, is the heaviest non-radioactive element known. Its primary contemporary application is in manufacturing lead-acid batteries, particularly for automobiles. Additionally, lead finds extensive use in various domains like building construction, ammunition (bullets and shots), and crafting different alloys such as pewter and solder, among other diverse applications. Its corrosion-resistant nature further enhances its utility across multiple industries.
Lead’s dense nature and effective radiation shielding properties have historically made it a common choice in radiation shielding applications. Its ability to absorb gamma radiation makes it suitable for protective barriers in various settings involving X-rays, nuclear reactors, medical facilities, and laboratories.
Lead Compound
Lead Fluoride (PbF2): Up to 99.999%
Lead Evaporation Material
Lead (Pb), Lead Oxide (PbO), Lead Titanate (PbTiO3), Lead Zirconate (PbZrO3), Lead Lanthanum Zirconium Titanate (PLZT, Pb1-xLax(ZryTi1-y)1-0.25xO3), Lead Zirconium Titanate (PbZr0.52Ti0.48O3), Lead Sulfide (PbS), Lead Selenide (PbSe), Lead Telluride (PbTe)
| Phase At STP | Solid | Electrical Resistivity | 208 nΩ⋅m (20°C) |
| Melting Point | 600.6K (327.5°C/621.4°F) | Magnetic Ordering | Diamagnetic |
| Boiling Point | 2,022K (1,749°C/3,180°F) | Young's modulus | 16 GPa |
| Density (Near R.T.) | 11.34 g/cm3 | Shear Modulus | 5.6 GPa |
| Appearance | Grey Metallic | Bulk Modulus | 46 GPa |
| Heat Of Fusion | 4.77 kJ/mol | Poisson Ratio | 0.44 |
| Heat Of Vaporization | 179.5 kJ/mol | Mohs Hardness | 1.5 |
| Molar Heat Capacity | 26.650 J/(mol·K) | Brinell Hardness | 38–50 MPa |
| Thermal Expansion | 28.9 µm/(m⋅K) (at 25 °C) | Cas Number | 7439-92-1 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 35.3 W/(m⋅K) |
Lead has been utilized across various industries due to its diverse properties. Some applications include:
However, due to its toxicity, there’s been a reduction in the use of lead in consumer products, with efforts to find alternative materials to minimize health and environmental risks associated with its use.
