High Grade Lead Ingot (Pb)
DKL Metals supplies high grade lead ingots at 99.97% purity. Buy pure lead ingots online in the UK for battery making, cable sheathing and radiation shielding. Order high purity lead ingots now for reliable industrial use. Each ingot weighs 25 kg nominal.
Key Properties of 99.97% Pure Lead Ingots
- Purity: Minimum 99.97% elemental lead (Pb).
- Appearance: Soft, bluish-white metal. Tarnishes to dull grey in moist air.
- Density: 11.34 g/cm³ (11,340 kg/m³).
- Melting Point: 327.5°C (621.5°F).
- Boiling Point: 1749°C (3180°F).
- Malleability: Highly malleable and ductile. Forms sheets and wires easily.
- Hardness: Very low (Mohs 1.5). Scratches with fingernail.
- Electrical Conductivity: Moderate. Resistivity 208 nΩ·m.
- Thermal Conductivity: 35.3 W/m·K.
Chemical Composition of High Grade Lead Ingot
| Element | Percentage (% by weight) |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | >99.97% |
| Bismuth (Bi) | 0.0150% max |
| Silver (Ag) | 0.0040% max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.0010% max |
| Antimony (Sb) | 0.0005% max |
| Arsenic (As) | 0.0005% max |
| Tin (Sn) | 0.0005% max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.0005% max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0005% max |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.0005% max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0005% max |
| Tellurium (Te) | 0.00030% max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.00020% max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.00020% max |
Applications for High Grade Lead Ingots
- Battery manufacturing needs pure lead.
- Cable sheathing uses high density lead.
- Radiation shielding relies on 99.97% purity.
- Lead sheet production starts with these ingots.
- Ammunition and weights demand consistent quality.
DKL Quality Assurance
DKL Metals supplies high-grade lead ingots, ensuring every batch meets rigorous quality benchmarks. We guarantee a minimum 99.97% purity and source products that are consistently dross-free, providing reliable materials backed by our own robust ISO-certified supply chain standards.
Lead Safety Note: Lead is a toxic material. Proper safety precautions, including adequate ventilation and protective equipment, must be used when handling or processing lead to avoid inhalation of fumes or ingestion. Follow UK HSE, REACH and EPA guidelines.
Some Links!
HSE Lead Safety
UK REACH Guidance