Lead LME quotation

Lead LME quotation: main applications

Lead is a dense metal with a low melting point (327 °C), which facilitates its melting and processing; due to its ductility and malleability, it can be easily worked into different shapes. Lead also has a good electrical and thermal capacity, making it suitable for cables, batteries and thermal shielding.

• Batteries: Lead is still used in Lead-acid batteries, and is also used in electric vehicles to power 12V auxiliaries.
• Glass-Crystal: this metal gives glass greater brilliance, strength and sound insulation.
• Construction: Lead is often used in construction for: pipes, cladding and radiation shielding.
• Automotive industry: this metal is also used in the automotive industry and is found in alloys for batteries, bearings and wheel weights.
• Other uses: Lead is also used in sealants, fishing weights, radioactive shielding material, PVC stabilising compounds.

LME Lead quotation: prices influenced by several factors

Lead prices are subject to significant fluctuations in the global market, influenced by factors such as supply and demand, economic and geopolitical conditions, production costs and financial speculation. Lead prices are an important indicator for the global economy, reflecting the health of various industries.

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