Facts about the Classification of the Element Lead
Lead is classified in the 'Other Metals' section which can be located in groups 13, 14, and 15 of the Periodic Table. All of these elements are solid, have a relatively high density and are opaque.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Lead
Lead was discovered in Ancient times and used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese.

Occurrence of the element Lead
Extracted chiefly from galena
Found in ore with zinc, silver and (most abundantly) copper

Common Uses of Lead
Plumbing
Solder
Shielding against radiation
Batteries

The Properties of the Element Lead
Name of Element : Lead
Symbol of Element : Pb
Atomic Number of Lead : 82
Atomic Mass: 207.2 amu
Melting Point: 327.5 °C - 600.65 °K
Boiling Point: 1740.0 °C - 2013.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Lead : 82
Number of Neutrons in Lead : 125
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 11.34 g/cm3
Color of Lead : bluish