Lead
Lead
LeadLead has been used over the centuries for a range of applications, including for bullets, in fuels and even in paint. However, it was found to be unhealthy when released into the atmosphere, while other applications also caused harm to users.Lead is the heaviest common metal and is resistant to corrosion. It also doesn’t react with many chemicals and is soft and malleable.Although many of its former uses are no longer allowed, lead is still widely used for batteries, power cables, and acid tanks.