Lead
MATERIAL OVERVIEW
Characteristics: Heavy, ductile, soft gray solid. Soluble in dilute nitric acid, insoluble in water but dissolves slowly in water containing a weak acid, resists corrosion and is relatively impenetrable to radiation. Poor electrical conductor; good sound and vibration absorber. Noncombustible.
Hazard: Lead and lead compounds are chronic health hazards when ingested or inhaled. OSHA workplace exposure limits: 50 µg/m3 TWA. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined lead and lead compounds to be possibly carcinogenic to humans.
ESPI manufactures lead into sheets, foils, rods and wire. Thicknesses and diameters of up to 1”, in increments of 0.001”, are possible.
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GENERAL PROPERTIES
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Symbol: |
Pb |
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Atomic Number: |
82 |
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Atomic Weight: |
207.2 |
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Density: |
11.35 gm/cc |
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Melting Point: |
327.502 oC |
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Boiling Point: |
1740 oC |
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Thermal Conductivity: |
0.353 W/cm/oK @ 298.2 oK |
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Electrical Resistivity: |
20.648 microhm-cm @ 20 oC |
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Electronegativity: |
1.8 Paulings |
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Specific Heat: |
0.038 Cal/g/oK @ 25 oC |
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Heat of Vaporization: |
42.4 K-Cal/gm atom at 1740 oC |
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Heat of Fusion: |
1.224 Cal/gm mole |
TYPICAL ANALYSES - Impurities in ppm
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Material / Purity: |
4N |
4N8 |
5N5 |
| Sb | 13 | <1 | <0.03 |
| As | 1 | <1 | <0.005 |
| Bi | 5 | <1 | <0.05 |
| Cu | 10 | <1 | 0.66 |
| Ag | 20 | 7 | 0.04 |
| Tl | 2 | - | 0.03 |
| Sn | 5 | 1 | <0.05 |
| Fe | 8 | - | <0.5 |
| Ca | 8 | - | <0.01 |
| Mg | 14 | - | - |
LEAD WIRE
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Material |
Purity |
| Lead Wire .010” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .015" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .020" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .025" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .030" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .040" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .060" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .080" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .090" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .125" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Wire .250" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
Wire is spooled to order and sold by the foot or meter available in increments of .001”. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional diameters or custom sizes.
LEAD ROD
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Material |
Purity |
| Lead Rod .0625” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Rod .125” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Rod .250” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Rod .500” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Rod .625” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Rod .750” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Rod 1” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
Rod is cut to order and sold by the inch or foot. Additional diameters can be drawn in 2-3 days. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional diameters or custom sizes.
LEAD FOIL
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Material |
Purity |
| Lead Foil .001” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .002” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .003” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .004” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .005” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .006” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .007” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .008” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Foil .009” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
Foil is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot.Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional thicknesses or custom sizes.
LEAD SHEET
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Material |
Purity |
| Lead Sheet .010” | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .015" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .020" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .040" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
Lead Sheet .062"  |
3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .080" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .125" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
Lead Sheet .250"  |
3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .375" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .500" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet .750" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sheet 1" | 3N, 4N, 5N |
Sheet thicknesses are available in increments of .001”. Sheet is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot. Call or e-mail for a quotation.
LEAD SPUTTERING TARGETS
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Material |
Purity |
| Lead Sputtering Target 2"D X .125"T | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sputtering Target 2"D X .250"T | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sputtering Target 3"D X .125"T | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sputtering Target 3"D X .250"T | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sputtering Target 4"D X .125"T | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Sputtering Target 4"D X .250"T | 3N, 4N, 5N |
Targets are made to order and packaged individually. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional diameters, thicknesses or custom sizes.
LEAD POWDER, SHOT, PELLETS, & INGOT
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Material |
Purity |
Lead Shot .125"  |
3N, 4N, 5N, 6N |
Lead Pellets .125"D X .125"L    |
3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Pellets .125"D X .250"L | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Pellets .250"D X .250"L | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Ingot | 3N, 4N, 5N |
| Lead Powder-100 Mesh | 3N, 4N |
| Lead Powder-325 Mesh | 3N, 4N |
Powder, shot, pellets, and ingots are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional specifications or custom requirements.
LEAD COMPOUNDS
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Material |
Purity |
Lead Sulfide,PbS, -200 Mesh  |
3N, 5N |
| Lead Sulfide,PbS, Pieces |
4N |
| Lead Telluride,PbTe, 1/2" to 1/8" Pieces |
5N |
Compounds are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional specifications or custom requirements.
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