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François WILMOTTE: Metallurgical engineer from CNAM - Director of the Lead Sheet Information Center
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After reviewing the main numerical data concerning lead metal (physical, chemical and mechanical characteristics), the article describes lead's main industrial applications: corrosion resistance to various chemicals, radiation protection (gamma rays, X-rays, radium and mesothorium radiation), construction. Applications in batteries and cable sheathing using specific alloys are not covered in this article.
Standardization of grades commonly marketed in ingot or rolled form for the building industry is discussed.
The problems associated with lead metal toxicity, as well as the protection and monitoring of exposed workers, are also addressed, not forgetting the ecotoxicity aspect.
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metallic lead | radiation | radiology | chemical engineering | building
Numerical data on lead
Physical properties
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