Other non-ferrous metals

Lead is one of the oldest metals on Earth. It is a chemical element with symbol Pb (from the Latin plumbum). It is a heavy metal that is denser than most common materials. Lead is soft and malleable, and has a relatively low melting point. When freshly cut, lead is silvery with a hint of blue; it tarnishes to a dull grey colour when exposed to air. Lead has the highest atomic number of any stable element and three of its…