Lead is one of the oldest and most widely used metals. It is resistant to corrosion and used in batteries, radiation shielding, architecture, and construction. Lead can protect from radiation exposure in hospitals but also poses health risks if not handled properly. It is often recycled and has a lower carbon footprint than many other metals.

1. 10 Facts About Lead

2. 1) Resistance
Lead is naturally resistant to
corrosion and this makes it a
common metal in industrial
practice.

3. 2) All purpose
Lead acts as an impervious
barrier against all types of
weather

4. 3) Origins
Lead is believed to be the oldest
metal and many associate it
with the planet Saturn

5. 4) Uses
Lead is used quite often in car
batteries, plus it also acts a
radiation shield

6. 5) Protection
Although lead can harm us, it
can also prove to be a boon.
Lead is used in hospitals and
other establishments to
prevent radiation poisoning

7. 6) Buildings
Lead is used in architecture and
is often used in both traditional
and contemporary building

8. 7) Oxidization
When freshly cut, Lead oxidizes
pretty quickly, forming a dull
grey coating

9. 8) Renewable
At least 40% of lead in the UK is
recycled from scrap car
batteries and lead piping

10. 9) Eco Friendly
Lead has been proven to be one
of the greenest metals to use in
construction, it has a
significantly lower carbon
footprint than most metals

11. 10) Replacement
Lead’s longevity means that it
can last a generation without
needing to be replaced.

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