Australian Government: National Pollutant Inventory: Lead & compounds
Link |
http://www.npi.gov.au/resource/lead-compounds |
Elements |
Lead
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Species |
Inorganic Organic |
Topic |
Information - Environmental Health |
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Information - Environmental Pollution |
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Information - Human Exposure, Environment |
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Information - Human Health/Nutrition/Metabolism |
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Information - Industrial Use |
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Information - Toxicity |
Owner |
Government |
Location |
Australia |
Language |
English |
Description
Lead is used in the production of batteries, ammunition, metal products (solder, pipes, fishing weights, electronics and alloys with other metals) and devices to shield X-rays. Tetraethyl lead is used to make other lead compounds (tetra-alkyl lead) and was used in leaded fuels. Lead compounds are used in the manufacturing of electronic parts, plastics, rubbers and metals. Lead is used in pigments, dyes, paints and coatings. Lead compounds are used in the manufacture of matches, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, pottery glazes, ceramics, brake shoes, flame retardants for plastics and as catalysts for industrial production and epoxy curing agents.
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