Pb | Lead | Base Metal | 82

1. Introduce – Lead is a representative heavy metal characterized by its very high density, low melting point, and excellent malleability and workability. – In its natural state, it primarily exists as a sulfide ore (PbS, galena) and is produced as metallic lead through a smelting process. – Lead is one of the metals that humans have used for a very long time, and thanks to its low melting point and excellent formability, it has been widely utilized in various industrial sectors. However, due to toxicity concerns, its application in modern industry is limited, and the develop...