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Formula: Pb
Form: Rod
Material: Lead
CAS Number: 7439-92-1
Commodity: Metals
Hazard Pictogram:
GHS08
As part of our extensive range of rods for industry and research, we offer Lead Rods in a huge choice of 107 variations. Lead is known for its softness, density, high malleability and ductility, as well as being resistant to corrosion and acid. These rods, with their high density, find applications as ballast in ships or counterweights. The malleability of Lead Rods also makes them suitable for radiation shielding applications. With our wide selection of product variations, you’ll find the right rod dimensions to fit your specific application.
Serious health hazard
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | =<10mm | ±10% |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | >10mm | ±5% |
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 |