Glenmar
12-30-2008, 09:55 PM
Hello all,
New guy here with a question.
I just recently came across a nice quantity (415#) of what I believe is pure lead. This was used as a counter balance for the generator in a sailboat. When the generator was removed the lead had to be removed so the boat wouldn't list.
Each strip has 5 rounds that weigh 5 lbs each. The rounds are stamped "WILLARD".
I can scratch it with a fingernail and as you can see my knife stands up in it.
My question is how can I determine if it's pure lead or an alloy?
Thanks,
Glenn
New guy here with a question.
I just recently came across a nice quantity (415#) of what I believe is pure lead. This was used as a counter balance for the generator in a sailboat. When the generator was removed the lead had to be removed so the boat wouldn't list.
Each strip has 5 rounds that weigh 5 lbs each. The rounds are stamped "WILLARD".
I can scratch it with a fingernail and as you can see my knife stands up in it.
My question is how can I determine if it's pure lead or an alloy?
Thanks,
Glenn