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Fishing weights are made of a lead alloy due to its density, malleability, and low cost.
Gold and uranium would be better for density, but gold is too expensive and uranium is somewhat hard and brittle (but depleted uranium is somewhat inexpensive although still more expensive than lead).
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Heavy element used for fishing weights?
Lead is used for fishing weights.
What has galena in it?
tire weights,fishing weights,pencils
The mineral galena is the chief ore of which metal?
Tire Weights, Fishing Weights, pencils
What mineral is used for fishing weights?
Lead
What element is used in weights for fishing?
tungsten for split shot, lead for ledger weights
What kind of metal are the free weights?
The metal free weights are made from cast iron.
What can you use for weight on a derby car?
you can use fishing weights and glue, or buy special weights
Why are fishing weights made out of lead?
Lead is dense and heavy, so a lead fishing weight can be kept small. In the UK, lead fishing weights are banned, anglers must use a different material replacement.
What else beside lead is fishing weights made from?
Brass, and tungsten.
What metal is used to make weights?
Typically it is Cast Iron* that is used to make weights.
What do you need for fishing?
It depends on what kind of fishing you want to do, usually rod, reel, line, weights and hooks and don't forget about bait.Here is a great source for fishing informationwww.southernohiopaylakes.proboards.com
What has lead?
bullets Automotive batteries Tire weights on automobiles Fishing sinkers
