NASA's Space Shuttle uses lead-alloy solder. No other means of connecting transistors, relays and other electronic components is as reliable. Lead glazes are used to encapsulate and protect the latest generation of electronic microcircuits from atmospheric corrosion. Our space program relies heavily on lead products. Batteries provide both starting power for ignition and staying power for the lights, radios and other power accessories in vehicles.
Lead batteries constitute the most dependable way to store energy for future use.
Lead batteries are playing a crucial role in the growing use of electric cars. Because of its high density, capability and availability, lead is an outstanding material for radiation shielding. Major progress in the medical field's use of radiation for imaging diagnostics such as CAT scans can be directly attributed to the use of sophisticated lead shielding to protect patients, healthcare professionals and the public. Art Some of the world's finest china is glazed with lead, including the official White House dinnerware. Throughout the ages, stained glass pieces such as this cathedral window have been held together by malleable lead cames, which can be relied on to endure for centuries.