Curated Video
Elements vs Alloys
We compare melting points of lead and tin to the melting point of their alloy, solder. By timing how long it takes samples of each to melt, we discover that the melting point of solder is actually lower than those of both lead and tin....
Curated Video
Extracting Lead
We discover how to extract lead from lead(II) oxide. We mix lead(II) oxide with charcoal powder and then heat the mixture using a Bunsen burner. It glows bright red as a reaction occurs and after a few minutes we are left with pure lead....
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Lead
The extensive uses and characteristics of lead are explained by Professor Poliakoff. You will view a demonstration of lead blocking radioactivity. [8:08]