Publisher's Synopsis
This book aims to present a comprehensive account of the occurrence of lead ores, their extraction, smelting and refining. The production of lead, its alloys and compounds and their applications, including current trends, is described in detail together with the effects of lead in the environment.;Providing basic information and a broad introduction to the metal, the book contains references for further reading. It shows how lead, one of the earliest metals to have been used by man, has continued to grow in importance as new technology and requirements have grown, addressing the potential for further development. Aimed at a wide readership in industry and commerce as well as in academia, the book is designed to be an overall source of information on production and uses.
