Lead

Usage and Application

• Battery Manufacturing: Primarily used to produce lead-acid batteries for vehicles, backup power supplies, and industrial applications.
• Radiation Shielding: Reused in medical and nuclear facilities to shield against radiation in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy.
• Construction Industry: Employed in roofing materials, flashing, and waterproofing membranes due to their malleability and resistance to corrosion.
• Ammunition Production: Used in the production of bullets, for firearms and hunting.
• Soundproofing: Lead sheets are used in soundproofing materials to dampen vibrations and noise in construction and automotive applications.