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Lead is the trace mineral that leads to lead poisoning....there has been no discernable "safe" level in the human body, a small amount of lead can cause complications.
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Can you get lead poisoning from galena?
no
Can you get lead poisoning from wearing lead around your neck like as in a necklace?
Can I get lead poisoning from making stained glass with lead came?
What is the mineral is found togeher with lead depositis?
Galena is the main lead bearing mineral.
Is titanium dangerous in food?
Trace amounts of titanium may be found in a variety of foods. Majority of the time, it will not harm you. People often forget, this may build up inside you over time if the food source is not identified. A large amount of titanium ingested will cause a poisoning of the body similar to lead poisoning.
Is Lead a silicate or nonsilicate mineral?
Lead in pure form is a metal. Lead-ore will probably contain silicate minerals, however, the lead itself is not a silicate mineral.
Can lead cause chemical poisoning?
It can cause poisoning that leads to learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children.
Will you die if you get lead poisoning in your finger?
Lead poisoning is a systemic condition which leads to mental impairment and organ failure (which will result in an early death). Lead poisoning affects your whole body, not just one finger. If there is something wrong with your finger, you should have it checked out by medical professionals.
Explain Trace metals Heavy metals Give examples?
Poisoning and disease can occur due to human exposure to trace quantities of heavy metals. Common trace metals include mercury (Hg), arsenic (Ar) and lead (Pb).
What diseases is the honey buzzard subject to?
Honey buzzards are subject to several different diseases. They can get lead poisoning and mange which eventually leads to death.
Why don't they use lead for pipes anymore?
Lead is a heavy metal and poisonous to the human body. Use of lead pipes leads to a build up of lead in the system which affects the nervous system and can lead to brain damage and death.
Who first had lead poisoning?
There is some evidence that ancient, prehistoric peoples who smelted lead and tin suffered from lead poisoning.
Can a mechanical pencil give you lead poisoning?
Due to the fact that most pencil lead is graphite, you can't get lead poisoning. :)
How you get lead poision?
Lead poisoning or (plumbic poisoning) as it is known is by the ingestion of either lead (which is decayed uranium) or it's compounds. these can be found in lead acid batteries, paints (red lead) paint being a good example or by toxic fumes from smelting or a classic poison is called "sugar of lead" which is lead acetate this both resembling sugar and tasting like sugar too. the ingestion of plumbic (lead) compounds leads to plumboporphyria which sends the person insane.
Can you get lead poisoning from lead flashing?
yes
What's Lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
What causes lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
Can lead kill you?
Yes it can, you can die from lead poisoning from lead.
