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This is thought to be one of the reasons for the decline of the California condor.
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Why did they quit using lead bullets?
in some cases people still use led bullets for warfare or hunting.
What are five common uses for lead?
bullets,fueling aircrafts
How did Beethoven get lead poisoning?
Beethoven's death was believed to be a result of prolonged exposure to lead poisoning. It is not known what caused Beethoven's exposure to lead poisoning for so much of his life. There is speculation that, because he was a fairly heavy drinker, he perhaps drank from lead cups. Another alternative is that, because he had consulted so many doctors for his various ailments, lead exposure may have come from the many medical treatments he received which, in his time, were often laced with heavy metals.
Why did Beethoven die of cirrhosis?
Beethoven did not die of cirrhosis. Some scholars claim Beethoven's death was due, in part, to lead poisoning. Tests have recently confirmed that Beethoven died as a result of lead poisoning. This was attested to by the fact that he suffered from stomach ailments for much of his life, another sign of lead poisoning. It is not known what caused Beethoven's exposure to lead poisoning for so much of his life. There is speculation that, because he was a fairly heavy drinker, he perhaps drank from lead cups. Another alternative is that, because he had consulted so many doctors for his various ailments, lead exposure may have come from the many medical treatments he received which, in his time, were often laced with heavy metals. See the Web Link below regarding these tests.
What was physically wrong with Beethoven?
He was deaf and by the time he died, he was a heavy drinker suffering from liver disease. Researchers at Argonne National Lab examined his skull to conclude that Beethoven suffered from lead poisoning which was consistent with several of his ailments and was probably what killed him. The heavy drinking was most probably a psychological coping mechanism for the symptoms of lead poisoning that ailed him so. His deafness may or may not have been caused by the lead, in rare cases deafness has been attributed to lead poisoning, but it's rare and the ANL research could not conclude that the lead caused his deafness, but it does seem somewhat reasonable that it did.
If all bullets could not be removed from the gun shot injury of a man it may be cause poisoning by?
Bullets are lead, sometimes covered in copper, but getting lead poisoning from a bullet is highly unlikely. Lead quickly oxidizes covering the bullet in a film of lead oxide. Also, the body encapsulates an embedded bullet in scar tissue. Many people have lived for decades with old gunshot injuries. A much more likely complication is infection.
Where do the majority of deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning occur?
The Consumer Products Safety Commission reported in 2004 that about 64% of unintentional CO poisoning deaths occur in the home.
What are blue bullets?
Blue bullets are bullets are high quality Polymer Coated Lead Bullets.
Use of lead bullets?
Yes, may people use lead bullets for a variety of purposes.
Why does AR-15 have lead bullets?
Yes. Lead bullets do not wear out the rifling inside the barrel as fast as steel bullets. Still, many people use steel-jacketed bullets . . .
Who first had lead poisoning?
There is some evidence that ancient, prehistoric peoples who smelted lead and tin suffered from lead poisoning.
What kind of bullets are there besides lead bullets?
Bullets can be made from many materials including wood, steel brass, copper, lead, tungsten, bronze, plastic, etc.
Can you get lead poisoning from lead flashing?
yes
Why are bullets made of mild steel?
Usually they aren't. Lead, or lead in a copper shell (a "jacket") is the most common choice for bullets. Bullets CAN be made of mild steel, usually also copper jacketed, and it's usually done because of concerns about the lead from the bullets causing pollution. Mild steel is one of the less expensive replacement options for lead in bullets.
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.
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.
How does lead poisoning affect children?
lead poisoning in a child can lead to learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and even mental retardation. At very high levels, lead poisoning can cause seizures, coma, and even death.
