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Metallic lead isn't especially bioavailable. Lead in paint is not metallic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_paint https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_paint
by coryrc 2y ago
Metallic lead isn't especially bioavailable.
Lead in paint is not metallic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_paint https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_paint
You don't use solder in a place where it's exposed to friction (like window sashes with lead paint) which makes a dust, nor do you put it places where it's exposed to food or drink (again, hopefully) like with pewter or lead glass (crystal).
- garbagewoman 2y agoLead compounds that are formed from common reactions between metallic lead and other compounds are, on the other hand, incredibly bioavailable, and very common