Lead Shot Extra Pure

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Lead Shot Extra Pure consists of small, spherical pellets of high-purity lead, typically used in specialized industrial, laboratory, and ballistic applications. In laboratories, it serves as a dense, inert mass ideal for radiation shielding, counterweights, or ball-milling media due to its excellent malleability and high atomic mass. In metallurgy, it can be employed in alloy preparation or as a reducing agent under specific conditions. Its consistent size and purity make it especially useful where uniformity and minimal contamination are critical. Safe handling is essential, as lead is toxic, and prolonged exposure can pose serious health hazards. Proper PPE, ventilation, and disposal methods are mandatory.

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Category: LABORATORY CHEMICALS Tags: BallisticTesting, HeavyMetal, LabUseOnly, LeadShot, radiationshielding, SpecialEquipment, SpecialtyChemical, ToxicHandling

Description

Lead Shot Extra Pure

Primary Laboratory Uses:

Radiation Shielding in Experimental Setups:
- Used extensively in labs as shielding material against X-rays and gamma rays, especially in nuclear physics or radiochemical labs.
Density and Buoyancy Experiments:
- Serves as a high-density mass for demonstrating Archimedes’ principle, displacement, and density measurements in physics labs.
Catalyst Bed Support:
- Occasionally used as an inert packing material or support bed in certain chemical reactors or gas flow experiments.

Secondary Laboratory Uses:

Ballistics and Impact Testing:
- Used in controlled mechanical impact studies or penetration testing setups in materials science.
Electrochemical Research:
- May serve as a reagent source of lead ions when oxidized or in electroplating experiments under controlled conditions.
Educational Demonstrations:
- Ideal for school or university-level physics classes to demonstrate properties of heavy metals and force distribution.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Basic Identification Attributes

Chemical Name: Lead Shot
Synonyms: Metallic lead spheres, spherical lead granules
Chemical Formula: Pb
CAS Number: 7439-92-1
Molecular Weight: 207.2 g/mol
Grade: Extra Pure (laboratory/analytical grade)
Appearance: Small, gray, metallic spheres or pellets
Odor: Odorless
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in nitric acid and hot alkalis
Melting Point: ~327 °C
Density: ~11.34 g/cm³

2. Safety & Hazard Attributes

GHS Classification:
- Reproductive toxicity – Category 1A
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – Category 2
- Aquatic chronic toxicity – Category 1
Hazard Statements:
- H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child
- H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements:
- P201: Obtain special instructions before use
- P260: Do not breathe dust or fumes
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection
- P308+P313: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice
- P273: Avoid release to the environment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Safety goggles
- Lab coat
- Work under fume hood if melting or machining
First Aid Measures:
- Inhalation (if heated): Move to fresh air; seek medical attention
- Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water
- Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth; seek medical advice immediately
Fire Hazards:
- Non-flammable in solid form
- Emits toxic fumes of lead oxides when heated

3. Storage & Handling Attributes

Storage Conditions:
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
- Keep container tightly sealed
- Avoid contact with acids and oxidizing agents
Handling Tips:
- Avoid generation of dust
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling
- Wash hands thoroughly after use

4. Laboratory Applications

Primary Uses:
- Density and mass experiments in physics labs
- Calibration weights
- Radiation shielding in experimental setups
- Used in historical metallurgy demonstrations
Secondary Uses:
- Teaching sample for heavy metals and toxicity
- Control material for X-ray or gamma shielding studies
- Demonstration of Newtonian mechanics (e.g., inertia, momentum)

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Wear a lab coat, nitrile gloves, and safety goggles.
If generating dust (e.g., during cutting or grinding), use a NIOSH-approved respirator or work in a well-ventilated area.

Handling:

Handle with care to avoid dust generation or ingestion.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this material.
Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Avoid long-term or repeated exposure—lead is a cumulative poison.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Keep the container tightly closed and clearly labeled.
Store away from acids, oxidizers, and food items.
Ensure storage area complies with hazardous material regulations.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air.
If breathing difficulties develop, seek medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove and launder contaminated clothing.
Get medical advice if irritation or symptoms persist.

Eye Contact:

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing and seek medical attention if irritation occurs.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth with water.
Seek immediate medical attention—lead is highly toxic, even in small amounts.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability:

Non-flammable. Lead shot will not ignite or burn under normal conditions.

Extinguishing Media:

Use suitable media for surrounding fire (e.g., dry chemical, CO₂, foam, water spray).
Lead itself does not burn but may become hazardous if melted.

Hazardous Combustion Products:

Heating may produce toxic lead fumes (lead oxide).

Firefighter Protection:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear.
Avoid inhaling metal fumes; control run-off to prevent environmental contamination.