ABSTRACT
Lead is used in many aspects of human endeavor. The primary use is lead-acid batteries, with lesser amounts used in ammunition, fishing weights, electronic and non-electronic solders and components, cosmetics, stained glass, andmedicines [1]. Some uses, particularly as an automotive fuel additive, have already been banned in most industrialized nations. Lead use in food canning has also been banned by many nations. Uses such as electronic solders are also banned, in the process of being banned, or becoming more closely regulated. Other toxic metals used in electronics such as silver and antimony are currently regulated by several nations’ environmental authorities and may ultimately be further regulated or banned [2].
