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Is lead an ore?

Lead is not an ore. Lead is a metal which is obtained by refining lead ore (or which may be a byproduct of the refinement of other metals).


What mineral has lead ore in it?

the mineral with the ore of lead is galena


What is the origin of lead ore?

the origin of lead ore is contact metamorphic origin


Another name for lead ore?

Galena is another name for lead ore.


What is lead ore?

Lead ore is a mineral containing lead in the form of galena (lead sulfide). It is a primary source of lead and is commonly mined for industrial use such as in the production of lead-acid batteries and other lead-based products. Lead ore may also contain other valuable minerals such as silver and zinc.


Is iron ore and lead mined?

Iron ore (haematite) and lead ore (galena) are both both obtained through mining and quarrying.


Cerussite is the ore of what metal?

Cerussite is an important ore of Lead.


What is graphite an ore of?

Graphite is the main ore of pencil lead.


What metals come from galena ore?

The ore galena (lead II sulfide) is the major source of lead.


How do you get lead from ore?

Lead is typically extracted from its ore through a process called smelting. The ore, usually galena (lead sulfide), is heated with a reducing agent, such as charcoal, in a furnace. The lead is then separated from the impurities and collected as a molten metal.


What is an ore of lead?

Galena


Where do they find lead?

Lead is found underground as an ore, meaning it is chemically bonded to other elements. The most common lead ore is Galena, which is Lead Sulphide. Other lead ores include Carbonate, Sulphate, Chromate, Phosphate, and Chloride. Lead is also found with other metals. One very famous lead mining area is Galena Illinois.