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Why the radioactive material must be placed in a box of lead?
Radioactive materials emit dangerous radiation; most of this will be blocked by a box of lead.
Why is PbS dangerous?
Lead sulfide is not dangerous.
What is the crystalline form of lead?
The three forms of lead are 1) Metallic lead 2) Inorganic lead and lead compounds (or lead salts) 3) Organic lead (containing carbon)
Why is lead gasoline dangerous?
Lead in soil can leak into water supplies and wells. Lead is toxic and can cause severe brain damage or death.
What is a fishing weight made of?
alloy of lead but now more advanced materials are being used
Can you digest lead?
You do not "digest" lead. It is absorbed into the body, however, and can accumulate, causing severe illness. This is particularly dangerous for children, as the harmful dose can be much smaller. Consult a physician if you believe that a family member has consumed materials containing lead.
How different materials can be used to decrease radiation?
These materials are for impenetrable for gamma rays: lead, materials with lead (concrete, glass), materials containing boron or compounds, stainless steel etc.
Why the radioactive material must be placed in a box of lead?
Radioactive materials emit dangerous radiation; most of this will be blocked by a box of lead.
When does lead becomes dangerous to humans?
Lead becomes legally hazardous to humans when the lead level is above 1000pm.
How is a toy dangerous and why?
some toys have lead or other materials that are poisenious in them so they can hurt little children who put food in you mouth.
Is lead dangerous in any way?
yes lead is dangerous if you sallow it you can get lead poisoning
What is lead abatement?
Lead abatement refers to the treatment and/or removal of building materials containing ingestible lead which were commonly used until the mid-1970s when they were banned in the United States. Most commonly these include lead water pipes and lead-based paint. Typically, lead water pipes are replaced and lead-based paint is sealed and painted over.
Why is PbS dangerous?
Lead sulfide is not dangerous.
How can quicksand lead people to nowhere?
The area containing the quicksand is of limited depth. It would only lead you to the bottom of the depression containing the quicksand.
What substances are affecting the waterways?
Some of the substances that are polluting waterways are pesticides, mercury, dioxins, and radioactive materials. In addition to these, compounds containing hydrogen and carbon are also troublesome as are lead and chromium.
Why should you avoid spilling material in the lab?
The reason to avoid spilling materials in a lab is because: 1. most are dangerous 2. some are corrosive 3. most are toxic 4. spilling materials can lead to injury of others in the lab
Will acidic drinks ruin a pewter flask?
Yes. They can also be dangerous in an old pewter flask as pewter was once made with lead. Steel and glass are the best materials for a flask.
