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--- this is lead --- this is iron ore --- this is a lead sinker -

Lead-Pb (//latin - plumbum)// Atomic number - 82 Melting point - 327 degrees Boiling point - 1749 degrees Lead is used in building construction (nails) ,lead -acid batteries ,bullets, weights (fishing sinkers), and is part of solder and radiation shields (like they use in the x-ray department in the hospital). Metallic lead does occur in nature, but it is rare. Lead is usually found in ore with zinc, silver and copper, and is extracted together with these metals. Lead is extracted from iron ore which has been crushed. Lead Paint is paint containing Lead, Lead was added to help the paint dry quicker also to make the paint more durable and retain a fresh appearence. Although Lead improves the peformance of paint it is also dangerous, it is dangerous because it is toxic. Lead can cause lead poisoning which can nervous system damage, stunted growth and delayed development.

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