HLead is a heavy metallic element, . It is a dull gray metal with element symbol Pb and atomic number 82. Lead has widespread uses due of its properties like easy extraction and to work with, highly malleable, corrosion resistant etc. in Ancient times lead was mainly used were construction and ornamentation. ater pipes that date back to the Roman Empire, glazes on prehistoric ceramics, and the cosmetic kohl, used by ancient Egyptians to darken their eyelids, are a few examples of ancient uses of lead. Today, lead, which has been mined on all continents except Antarctica, is one of the most important metals to industrialized economies.

The most common use of lead today is to manufacture Lead Acid Batteries .