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[*] posted on 28-3-2014 at 16:25


Found some "eco-friendly" tin replacements for the lead shot used in fishing. Didn't buy them, but did pick up some tungsten variants instead. Pretty cheap, at $4 for 4 3/8" diameter spheres. Looks like they're sintered, so I should be able to break them to small enough chunks to fit in an ampoule.



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[*] posted on 28-3-2014 at 16:35


Quote: Originally posted by elementcollector1  
Looks like they're sintered, so I should be able to break them to small enough chunks to fit in an ampoule.

That's good, cutting W is not something I ever want to do.:cool:




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[*] posted on 29-3-2014 at 10:44


Quote: Originally posted by ElizabethGreene  

4. I'm able to purchase used/core Car Batteries locally for $10. These are a PITA to disassemble, but contain significant amounts of (nasty dirty) lead plate. The yield/purity of the lead is directly proportional to the level of charge in the battery, so charge them. Drill holes in the bottom of the cells to drain the acid out, and then carefully cut the battery apart at the ultrasonic weld seams.


But they are a good source of H2SO4.
I drill from the bottom and leak out the acid.
Make sure to wash the drill bit after.
Then I use a thin, hand held saw to cut the top off.
When you do enough cutting, pull it off with force.
Collect the lead and melt it down.
Collect the PbO2 and set it aside in a big bucket.




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