Facts about the
Definition of the Element Lead
The Element Lead is defined as...
A soft, malleable, ductile, bluish-white, dense metallic element,
extracted chiefly from galena and used in containers and pipes for
corrosives, solder and type metal, bullets, radiation shielding,
paints, and antiknock compounds.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Lead
What are the origins of the word Lead ?
The name originates from the the Greek word protos meaning 'first'
and the Symbol Origin 'Pb' from the Latin word plumbum meaning
'lead'. Plumbism is the medical term for lead poisoning
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Lead
Lead is classified in the 'Other Metals' section which can be
located in groups 13, 14, and 15 of the Periodic Table. All of
these elements are solid, have a relatively high density and are
opaque.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Lead
Lead was discovered in Ancient times and used by the ancient
Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese.
Occurrence of the
element Lead in
the Atmosphere
Extracted chiefly from galena
Found in ore with zinc, silver and (most abundantly) copper
Common Uses of Lead
Plumbing
Solder
Shielding against radiation
Batteries
The Properties of the Element Lead
Name of Element : Lead
Symbol of Element : Pb
Atomic Number of Lead : 82
Atomic Mass: 207.2 amu
Melting Point: 327.5 °C - 600.65 °K
Boiling Point: 1740.0 °C - 2013.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Lead : 82
Number of Neutrons in Lead : 125
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 11.34 g/cm3
Color of Lead : bluish
The element Lead and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Lead on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Lead for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Lead with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Lead element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Lead element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Lead is
just one element that can be found.
