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2. Chemical properties
Since ancient times, lead has been used for its passivity to corrosion. In general, it is highly resistant to the usual atmospheric agents, to chemical agents and to water, provided the latter is not so-called aggressive water, such as excessively pure water devoid of any mineralization, especially in the presence of oxygen, or water containing weak acids. Lead also holds up very well in seawater. For the manufacture of sulfuric acid, 99.985% pure lead is generally used.
Lead is also widely used in all chemical industries, whether for lining tanks, autoclaves or steel pipes. In most cases, the working temperature does not exceed 60°C. Lead's good resistance to H 2 SO 4 is essentially due to the formation of a protective layer of lead sulfate. Similarly, thanks to the formation...
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Bibliography
Websites
Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium
Batteries International
http://www.batteriesinternational.com
Lead and Alloys Trade Association (CSPA)
Standards
France/Europe
- Plomb et alliages de plomb-Plomb. - NF EN 12659 - 11.99
- Plomb et alliages de plomb-Feuilles de plomb laminé pour le bâtiment. - NF EN 12588 - 04.07
- Plomb et alliages de plomb-Lingots en alliage de plomb pour gaines et manchons de câbles électriques. - NF EN 12548 - 11.99
- Plomb et alliages de plomb-gaines et manchons en plomb et alliage de plomb des câbles électriques....
Regulations
Articles R. 4412-156 to 160 of the French Labor Code "Special health and safety provisions applicable to workers exposed to lead in the course of their work".
Directory
France
Laminated lead information center :
ZI le bois Chevalier
60190 ESTREES SAINT DENIS
International
International Lead Association
17a Welbeck Way
London...
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