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hard lead [′härd ¦led]

(metallurgy)

Lead alloy with reduced malleability due to the presence of impurities, usually antimony.

antimonial lead, hard lead, regulus metal

An alloy containing 10 to 25% antimony and the balance lead; antimony increases the tensile strength and hardens the lead; used in roofing, tank lining, and cladding, 2.

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