Lead (Pb)

Lead (Pb)

.22 CAL. SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL and AMMUNITION

Atomic Number: 82
Atomic Weight: 207.2
Melting Point: 327.50
Boiling Point: 1740
Specific Gravity: 11.35
Valence(s): 2 or 4

Lead has been known for thousands of years. Alchemists believed Lead could be turned into Gold. Since Lead absorbs radiation, heavy Lead blankets are placed on people when they have x-rays done. Lead is highly resistant to corrosion, so Lead and its alloys have many applications. Lead products include drain pipes and ammunition. [LM] {RW}