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A metal used for making bullets?


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Lead is a metal used for making bullets because of its following properties.

  • Lead is malleable-It is a physical property of metals by which metal can be hammered, shaped, and rolled into very thin sheets.
  • Lead is Dense- lead is dense in nature means that it is heavy for its volume.
  • Lead Can Be Melted - Lead only needs relatively low temperatures to melt and be poured into a bullet, making it easier to handle.

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