Lead Element Cube

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Lead's atomic number is 82 and its symbol is Pb. Lead is a dark grey heavy metal that is soft and malleable. Lead has the highest atomic number of any stable element and is often the resulting element from radioactive decay.

Before it was discovered that lead caused neurological damage it was commonly used in bullets, paint, batteries, plumbing, solder, radiation shielding, and leaded gasoline. Although it is still used for these applications in some parts of the world, it has been used far less since the 19th century and was the most used metal during the roman/lead age.

Details
  • Made In USA
  • 2x2x2 inches
  • 99.995% Pure Sample 
Safety

We get asked about the radioactivity and overall safety of the periodic tables/cubes from time to time. These are legitimate concerns and we wanted to address those concerns here. Although there are several elements in the cubes that are dangerous or toxic, the acrylic and glass ampules make the products safe to handle and store.

The average American is exposed to 0.034 mrem/hr from background radiation (300 mrem/year). In other words, a person will get three times the radiation from natural background radiation which includes the sun, food, radon, and the environment, than they will from holding a radioactive element in one of our Lucite Acrylic displays.

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