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DaveC426913
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(I think I might have asked this a few years ago...)
Looking for a home test for lead. I've got this lump off metal that I'd like to test.
I bought a lead test strip but it's inconclusive - it says there's low concentrations of lead even if I follow all directions and test twice using two methods (direct application and solution of flakes).
The lump is very much like lead. It is:
- dark grey when oxidized, shiny silver-grey when cut clean
- very heavy for its size
- ductile. I can mark it with a knife.
(Since I'm not sure what it is, I guess I should see if it's radioactive eh? Where's that roll of film?)
Looking for a home test for lead. I've got this lump off metal that I'd like to test.
I bought a lead test strip but it's inconclusive - it says there's low concentrations of lead even if I follow all directions and test twice using two methods (direct application and solution of flakes).
The lump is very much like lead. It is:
- dark grey when oxidized, shiny silver-grey when cut clean
- very heavy for its size
- ductile. I can mark it with a knife.
(Since I'm not sure what it is, I guess I should see if it's radioactive eh? Where's that roll of film?)