Lead Pig

Lead pig is a term used in the supply class Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery And Intermediate Forms in the supply group Ores, Minerals, And Their Primary Products.

Lead pig refers to a large, rectangular-shaped block or ingot of lead that is produced during the refining process of nonferrous base metals. It is a primary form of lead that is commonly used in various industries for further processing and manufacturing.

Lead pigs are typically produced by smelting lead ore or recycled lead materials in a nonferrous base metal refinery. The process involves melting the raw materials and removing impurities to obtain a high-purity lead product. The molten lead is then poured into molds to solidify into the shape of large rectangular blocks, resembling pigs, hence the name "lead pig."

These lead pigs are then transported to other facilities or industries where they are further processed or used as raw materials for the production of various lead-based products. Lead pigs are commonly used in the manufacturing of batteries, ammunition, soldering materials, radiation shielding, and other applications that require the unique properties of lead.

In summary, lead pigs are large rectangular blocks of lead that are produced in nonferrous base metal refineries as an intermediate form of lead. They serve as a primary product in the supply chain of ores, minerals, and their primary products, and are further processed or used in various industries for different applications.