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Metallic lead - General data

Author: François WILMOTTE

Publication date: June 10, 2014

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  • François WILMOTTE: Metallurgical engineer from CNAM - Director of the Lead Sheet Information Center

 INTRODUCTION

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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Glossary

Lead levels

blood lead concentration

Biological action limit value (BAV)

concentration above which the worker must be excluded from lead risk

EC 50

effective half-dose

DC 50

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KEYWORDS

metallic lead   |   radiation   |   radiology   |   chemical engineering   |   building

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