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A fishing weight can be made out any material in general but many manufacturers are using Tungsten, Bismuth and brass as substitutes. Unfortunately these tend to be more expensive.
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Is a lead shot a compound element or mixture?
Lead is an element. The fact that it comes as shot, or fishing weights, or curtain weights, or some other form does not make it any thing other than an element. When it is mixed with other substances to create lead crystal, then it is a mixture.
Why is led used to make fishing weights?
Because it's heavy, soft and easy to work, and inexpensive.
What is lead used for today?
Lead has many uses just a few are as weights, fishing weights, and bullets. It was formerly used in gasoline and paint. It is also used to deflect radiation and to make aprons used when x-rays are taken.
What are fishing rods made of?
fishing rods are made of fibreglass and woodVery few rods are made of fiberglass and almost none are made of wood. You can still get fiberglass rods but for mostly heavy duty fishing like ocean fishing. The only wood rods are hand-made bambo fly rods that cost a fortune. Rods are now made of graphite and other similar composite materials. It is cheap, light, strong and last a long time. Most rods are now made in China.
What are three uses of lead?
lead is used to make many things aka it can be made into many different things such as: it is used in batteries also now lead has been taken out of pencils cause lead is poisonous it is also used for paints and crystals.
Why is lead used for fishing sinkers?
Lead sinkers are used to keep the bait anchored to the bottom of the water body. The sinkers come in many different shapes and sizes for different fishing situations. Lead is used because it has a high density and low cost. Some competitive anglers are using tungsten weights which have a higher density (and therefore a lower profile) but they are significantly more expensive. Tungsten is also better for the environment,.
What metal is used to make weights?
Typically it is Cast Iron* that is used to make weights.
Do wheel weights make good lead bullets for black powder guns?
Not really. Lead wheelweights can make decent bullets for modern day firearms. However, muzzle loading firearms have very shallow rifling, and need VERY soft lead bullets. Wheelweights are just too hard.
How do I make a name tag in mine craft on creative mode?
You can't make a name tag in Minecraft. Instead, you must find it in chests, find it in fishing or trade with villagers for it.
Why would it be better to make a cookie sheet out of aluminum instead of lead?
Because lead is both very heavy and poisonous when eaten. Aluminium is neither of these.
How do you make fishing rods in survivalcraft?
How do u make a fishing rod in survivalcraft demo
Why was the fishing reel invented?
To make fishing easier and better.
