Lead: Meaning, Properties, Classification and Uses | Metallurgy

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning and Properties of Lead 2. Classification of Lead 3. Uses. Meaning and Properties of Lead: Lead is obtained from its ores, by concentration, floatation, and reduction in blast furnaces. The crude lead is purified by washing with molten zinc (Parkes process), and the resulting lead is cast into pigs. Lead is [...]