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Lead Sheets and Bars

This material has a minimum of 99.5% pure lead content. Applications for lead include radiation shields, sound barriers, and vibration dampers.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

4" × 36"
Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Fabrication	Temper Rating	Specifications Met		Each
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
3/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
6" × 6"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
3/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
12" × 12"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
3/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
3/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
12" × 24"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
3/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000000
12" × 36"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
3/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.02" to 0.02"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
12" × 48"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
24" × 24"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
3/16"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
24" × 36"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
24" × 48"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
36" × 36"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/4"	-0.012" to 0.012"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	00000000
36" × 48"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
48" × 48"
3/64"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000
1/16"	-0.006" to 0.006"	Cold Worked	Hardened	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	00000000	000000

Bars

Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Specifications Met		Each
2"	3"	6"	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	0000000	0000000
2"	4"	8"	Fed. Spec. QQL-201F	0000000	000000

Lead Discs

This material has a minimum of 98% pure lead content. Use these cast-lead discs as spacers, washers, and counterbalances.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Weight	Specifications Met		Each
1/16"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	2.4 oz.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	000000000	000000
1/4"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	10 oz.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	000000000	00000
3/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	15 oz.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	000000000	00000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	1 1/4 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	4 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	3 1/4 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	6"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	5 3/4 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	8 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	11 1/2 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	4 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	6 1/2 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	6"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	11 1/2 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	8 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	23 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	10 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	37 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	54 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	4 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	13 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	6"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	23 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	8 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	46 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000

Lead Wool

This material has a minimum of 98% pure lead content. Pack lead wool into joints to create a watertight seal. It can be cut with scissors.

Container
Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
5	Bag	0000000	000000
10	Bag	0000000	000000

Lead Balls

Fill forming bags for shaping metal or use as a counterweight. Material is a minimum of 97% pure lead. For a smooth finish, all of these balls are precision manufactured. They are also known as lead shot.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			5 lbs.			25 lbs.
Lead Ball Trade Size	Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Number of Balls		Each	Number of Balls		Each
9	0.08"	-0.01" to 0.01"	45,600	0000000	000000	234,000	0000000	0000000
8	0.09"	-0.01" to 0.01"	32,000	0000000	00000	164,000	0000000	000000
7 1/2	0.1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	27,200	0000000	00000	140,000	0000000	000000
6	0.11"	-0.01" to 0.01"	17,600	0000000	00000	90,000	0000000	000000
5	0.12"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13,440	0000000	00000	68,000	0000000	000000
4	0.13"	-0.01" to 0.01"	10,560	0000000	00000	54,000	000000	000000

Lead Wire

Temper Rating: See table
Tensile Strength: 1,100 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B29, ASTM B749

This material has a minimum of 99.5% pure lead content. Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It is often used for bearing alignment and caulking.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

						Container
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Fabrication	Temper Rating	Max. Temperature, °F	Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
Matte
0.125"	-0.009" to 0.009"	16	Extruded	Not Rated	620°	1	Spool	00000000	000000
0.125"	-0.005" to 0.001"	82	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	5	Spool	000000	00000
0.125"	-0.005" to 0.001"	410	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	25	Spool	0000000	000000
0.188"	-0.009" to 0.009"	7	Extruded	Not Rated	620°	1	Spool	00000000	00000
0.188"	-0.005" to 0.001"	36	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	5	Spool	000000	00000
0.188"	-0.005" to 0.001"	180	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	25	Spool	0000000	000000
0.25"	-0.009" to 0.009"	4	Extruded	Not Rated	620°	1	Spool	00000000	00000
0.25"	-0.005" to 0.001"	20	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	5	Spool	000000	00000
0.25"	-0.005" to 0.001"	100	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	25	Spool	0000000	000000
0.375"	-0.01" to 0.015"	92	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	50	Spool	0000000	000000
0.5"	-0.01" to 0.015"	51	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	50	Spool	0000000	000000
0.75"	-0.01" to 0.015"	23	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	50	Spool	0000000	000000

Vinyl-Coated Lead Rods

The vinyl coating prevents lead from leaving marks on surfaces. This material has a minimum of 95% pure lead content.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg.	Lg. Tolerance	Finish	Finish Color		Each
5/16"	-0.02" to 0.02"	12"	-0.04" to 0.04"	Vinyl Coated	Red	000000	000000

Casting Metals

Melt and pour these alloys into molds to create metal parts and prototypes.

Bismuth and indium alloys expand slightly as they solidify, pushing into the crevices of a mold to produce detailed replicas. These alloys are useful for repairing dies, creating fusible links, and holding delicate parts for machining. Indium alloys have a low melting temperature so they can be cast in molds made from glass, quartz, mica, and ceramic.

Lead can be used for caulking, castings, and hot-dipped coatings.

Lead-base babbitt is a soft alloy. Use it to cast light-load bearings. It has superior antifriction properties.

Lead-base coppered babbitt is able to withstand shock and vibration and requires less lubrication than other types of babbitt. Use it to cast bearings for low-speed, heavy-load applications.

Lead hammer metal is commonly used to cast nonmarring hammer heads. This ductile material is hard and won't chip.

Bismuth Alloy

	Material Composition				Approximate
Melting Temperature, °F	Bismuth	Lead	Tin	Cadmium	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt., lbs.			Each
158°	50%	27%	13%	10%	1/2"	3"	__	1	Hex Ingot	0000000	000000
160°	43%	38%	11%	8%	1/2"	1 1/2"	4 1/2"	1	Sheet and Bar	0000000	00000
203°	53%	32%	15%	__	3/4"	1"	3"	1	Sheet and Bar	0000000	00000
255°	56%	44%	__	__	1/2"	3"	3"	1	Sheet and Bar	0000000	00000

Indium Alloy

	Material Composition					Approximate
Melting Temperature, °F	Bismuth	Lead	Indium	Tin	Cadmium	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Dia.	Wt., lbs.			Each
117°	45%	23%	19%	8%	5%	1/4"	2"	4 1/2"	__	1/2	Sheet and Bar	0000000	0000000
136°	49%	18%	21%	12%	__	1/4"	1 7/8"	4 1/2"	__	1/2	Sheet and Bar	0000000	000000
140°	48%	25%	5%	13%	9%	1/2"	__	__	3 1/2"	1	Rod and Disc	00000000	000000
147°	48%	25%	4%	13%	10%	1/2"	__	__	3 1/2"	1	Rod and Disc	00000000	000000

Lead

		Approximate
Melting Temperature, °F	Material Composition, Lead	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt., lbs.		Specifications Met		Each
621°	99.9%	1"	2"	8 3/4"	5	Ingot	ASTM B29	000000	000000

Lead-Base Babbitt

	Material Composition			Approximate
Melting Temperature, °F	Lead	Tin	Antimony	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt., lbs.			Each
459°	80%	5%	15%	1 1/8"	1 5/8"	7 1/2"	5	Sheet and Bar	0000000	0000000

Lead-Base Coppered Babbitt

	Material Composition					Approximate
Melting Temperature, °F	Lead	Tin	Antimony	Copper	Arsenic	Thick.	Dia.	Wt., lbs.			Each
625°	75%	10%	14%	0.3%	0.5%	1 1/2"	3 3/4"	4 1/2	Rod and Disc	0000000	0000000

Lead Hammer Metal

	Material Composition		Approximate
Melting Temperature, °F	Lead	Antimony	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt., lbs.			Each
430°	94%	6%	1 1/8"	1 5/8"	6 5/8"	5	Sheet and Bar	0000000	000000