The Element Lead - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

Statistics and information on the worldwide supply, demand, and flow of lead ...

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Discovered : known to ancient civilisations Origin : The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon laedan. The chemical symbol comes from the Latin plumbum, meaning lead. Description : This easily-worked metal has been used for pipes, pewter and paint since Roman times. It has also been used in lead glazes for pottery and, in this century, as an additive to raise the octane level of petrol. All these ...