Lead Metal Shot
chemical element: Pb
( shot - 2mm balls )
Lead shot is often used as a radiation shielding material that can be poured in-between small shielding walls and seams. Lead shot is easily melted and can be cast into what ever form is required. An 8 ounce jar contains about
2600 Lead balls, 2mm in diameter.
In pyrotechnics, this size Lead Shot is ideal for making round 'Stars', the burning pellets of
chemicals thrown out by firework devices.
Round Stars are made by rolling a quantity
of Lead shot in a large pan, then slowly adding
the Star composition, followed by spraying with
water (see our "Making Round Stars" procedure).
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