Lead Coil

Lead Coil is valued for its malleability, corrosion resistance, and shielding effectiveness, which make it particularly versatile in industrial and scientific settings. Its rolled form enables easy shaping and deployment in large-scale installations requiring continuous coverage. Lead’s intrinsic density and stability make coils especially useful in industries such as nuclear technology, radiation shielding, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Specific technologies benefitting from lead coils include transformer and power equipment insulation, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding for sensitive devices, and protective barriers in medical imaging systems. The ability to form robust, flexible barriers against radiation and electrical disturbances underscores its importance for both safety and performance optimization. Beyond traditional shielding, its role in research facilities and prototype development highlights its continuing relevance to innovation, where precision materials are essential for pushing industrial and scientific boundaries.

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Coil

Thickness	<0.01mm	±25%
Thickness	0.01mm - 0.05mm	±15%
Thickness	>0.05mm	±10%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	82
Crystal structure	Face centred cubic
Electronic structure	Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p²
Valences shown	2, 4
Atomic weight( amu )	207.2
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	0.18
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	207/ 22.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	208/ 52.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	206/ 24.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	204/ 1.4
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.175
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 68.8
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 31.9
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 42.3
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 15.03
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.42

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Mohs	1.5
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Material condition	Sand cast
Poisson's ratio	0.44
Poisson's ratio	0.44
Bulk modulus( GPa )	45.8
Bulk modulus( GPa )	45.8
Tensile modulus( GPa )	16.1
Tensile modulus( GPa )	16.1
Tensile strength( MPa )	12
Yield strength( MPa )	5.5

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	20.6@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K )	7.196
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0042@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.44

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	1740
Density( gcm⁻³ )	11.35@20

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	327.5
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	862
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	23.2
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	159@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	35.3@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	29@0-100°C