`muD("Lead") = "11340.0 kg/m"³`

11340.0

The Mean Density of Lead is 11340.0 kg/m³

Lead is a chemical element with the symbol Pb (from the Latin word "plumbum") and atomic number 82. It is a heavy metal that is bluish-gray in color and has a relatively low melting point compared to other metals. Lead is one of the elements that have been known since ancient times and has been widely used for various purposes throughout human history.

Lead has several properties that have made it useful in many applications. It is dense, malleable, and has a low melting point, making it suitable for use in construction, piping, soldering, and as a component in alloys. Historically, lead was commonly used in water pipes, roofing materials, paints, batteries, and as an additive in gasoline. However, due to its toxicity, many of these uses have been phased out or regulated in modern times.

Exposure to lead can have severe health effects, especially on the nervous system and cognitive development, particularly in children. As a result, efforts have been made to reduce lead exposure in various ways, such as removing lead from gasoline, reducing its use in paints and other consumer products, and implementing regulations on lead emissions from industrial sources.

Despite its toxicity, lead continues to have some specialized applications, such as in lead-acid batteries for automobiles and other industrial uses, as well as in certain types of radiation shielding. However, precautions are taken to minimize exposure and ensure proper handling to prevent health risks.

Mean Density

The mean density, or more precisely, the mean volumetric mass density, of a substance is the average mass per unit volume of a substance in its most common or naturally occurring state.  The vCalc symbol for mean density is `muD`.  The standard units for mean density are kilograms per cubic meter.  However, vCalc provides automatic conversions to other units via the pull-down menu including:

• (lb/ft³): pound per cubic foot
• (g/cm³): grams per cubic centimeter
• (t/m³): metric tons per cubic meter
• (ton/yd³): tons (U.S.) per cubic yard
• (oz/in³): ounces per cubic inch

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Metals are materials characterized by its physical and chemical properties, primarily its ability to conduct electricity and heat, its luster or shine when polished, its malleability (ability to be hammered or pressed into shapes), and its ductility (ability to be drawn into wires). Metals typically have a crystalline structure and are found naturally in solid form (with the exception of mercury, which is a liquid at room temperature).

Metals Densities Density of Aluminum - 2,700 kg/m3 Density of Brass - 8,530 kg/m3 Density of Bronze - 8,150 kg/m3 Density of Chromium - 7190 kg/m3 Density of Cobalt - 8746 kg/m3 Density of Copper - 8,920 kg/m3  Density of Gallium - 5907 kg/m3  Density of Gold - 19,300 kg/m3 Density of Iron - 7,847 kg/m3 Density of Lead - 11,340 kg/m3 Density of Nickle - 8908  kg/m3  Density of Palladium -  12,023 kg/m3 Density of Platinum - 21,450 kg/m3  Density of Steel - 7,850 kg/m3  Density of Silver - 10,490 kg/m3  Density of Titanium - 4,500 kg/m3  Density of Tungsten - 19,600 kg/m3  Density of Uranium - 19,050 kg/m3 Density of Zinc - 7,135 kg/m3  Density of Zirconium - 6,570 kg/m³

Metals make up a large portion of the periodic table of elements, with examples including iron, copper, gold, silver, aluminum, and titanium, among many others. Metals are essential in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, electronics, transportation, and energy production due to their unique properties and versatility.

Metals are generally dense materials. Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. Metals tend to have high densities because their atoms are closely packed together in a crystalline structure. This close packing of atoms contributes to their characteristic properties such as strength, malleability, and conductivity.

However, it's important to note that the density of metals can vary widely depending on factors such as their elemental composition, crystal structure, and any impurities present. For example, some metals like lead and platinum are denser than others like aluminum or magnesium.

The Weight of Metal Calculator contains functions and data to compute the weight (mass) of metal objects based on their size, shape and the density of the metal.  The Weight of Metal functions are:

• Cylinder Weight: Computes the weight (mass) of a cylinder based on the radius, length (height) and density of metal.
• Sphere Mass: Computes the mass (weight) of a sphere based on the radius and density of metal.
• Hemisphere Mass: Computes the mass (weight) of a hemisphere based on the radius and density of metal.
• Weight of Metal Bars: Computes the mass (weight) of a number of metal flats or metal bars based on the dimensions and density of metal.
• Weight of Metal Rods: Computes the mass (weight) of a number of metal rods based on the dimensions and density of metal.

For the mean densities of other substances click HERE.

References

Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Density