Lead
Advent Research Materials Ltd supplies Lead (Pb) in foil, sheet, wire and rod form in various different quantities.
Lead is a lustrous metal that is extremely soft, highly malleable and ductile. It is a poor electrical conductor, fairly corrosion resistant, but does tarnish upon prolonged exposure to air. The applications for lead cover a broad scale.
It was originally used by the romans for plumbing, but has been phased out due to environmental concerns over lead poisoning. Similarly it has been used extensively in paints, and as an antiknock compound in petrol. However with increasing awareness over the health hazards involved, its use has been dramatically reduced. The metal provides an extremely effective shield to radiation, and hence is used as a radiation shield around X-ray equipment and nuclear reactors.
Lead Foil
| Line Number & Material | Thickness | Purity | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB1691 Lead Foil | 0.05 mm | 96% | Temper as rolled. 30mm Coil. | View item |
| PB1692 Lead Foil | 0.050 mm | 96.0% | Temper as rolled. Quality Not Light-Tight. | View item |
| PB1696 Lead Foil | 0.05 mm | 96.0% | Temper as rolled. Quality Light-Tight. | View item |
| PB1709 Lead Foil | 0.1 mm | 99.98% | Temper as rolled. | View item |
| PB1693 Lead Foil | 0.125 mm | 99.98% | Temper as rolled. | View item |
| PB1695 Lead Foil | 0.25 mm | 99.98+% | Temper as rolled. | View item |
| PB1694 Lead Foil | 0.25 mm | 99.9989% | Temper as rolled. | View item |
| PB1705 Lead Foil | 0.40 mm | 99.95% | Temper as rolled. | View item |
| PB1697 Lead Foil | 0.5 mm | 99.98% | Temper as rolled. | View item |
| PB1698 Lead Foil | 0.5 mm | 99.996+% | Temper as rolled. | View item |