Lead Shots

Lead Shots are characterized by their high density, malleability, and ability to deliver uniform dispersion, which makes them highly effective for energy transfer and shielding purposes. Their spherical geometry ensures consistent packing behavior, making them widely adopted in defense, materials testing, radiation shielding, and precision manufacturing. Specific applications include use as projectiles in controlled ballistics testing, fillers for vibration damping and shielding barriers, and counterweights in precision systems. Additionally, they serve as feedstock in metallurgical processes and experimental alloy development. Technologies such as impact testing rigs, protective radiation curtains, and advanced manufacturing setups benefit directly from their uniformity and predictable physical behavior. By combining material density with geometric precision, Lead Shots remain essential in both industrial and research contexts, supporting innovation while ensuring safety and reliability in demanding environments.

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Maximum Lump Size		Nominal

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