Pure Lead for Sale – Premium Quality Lead Pigs and Bulk Supply from Nuclead

Pure lead is a critical material in industries that demand high density, corrosion resistance, radiation shielding, and chemical stability. Nuclead offers top-grade pure lead for sale in the form of lead pigs, blocks, ingots, and custom shapes, suitable for a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses. Whether you require small batches or bulk shipments, our inventory and custom manufacturing capabilities ensure fast delivery, consistency, and top performance.

What Is Pure Lead?

Pure lead, often referred to as chemical-grade or electrolytic lead, is refined to a minimum purity level of 99.9% Pb. It is soft, malleable, and extremely resistant to environmental degradation, making it ideal for use in radiation shielding, battery manufacturing, chemical processing, and construction. Nuclead specializes in supplying pure lead in multiple formats, including lead pigs named for their traditional mold shape which are convenient for handling, melting, and storage.

Properties of Pure Lead

High Density

Leads density of 11.34 g/cm³ makes it one of the most effective shielding materials for radiation and sound. It is widely used in industries where compact and efficient attenuation is critical.

Corrosion Resistance

Pure lead naturally forms a protective oxide layer when exposed to air, enhancing its resistance to corrosion in harsh environments, including acid exposure in chemical plants.

Excellent Workability

Pure lead is soft and easily cut, formed, or cast. This makes it highly versatile for use in fabricated parts, custom molds, and shielding enclosures.

Non-Sparking and Stable

Its non-sparking nature makes lead a safe material for use in volatile or explosive environments. Pure lead is also non-reactive with most chemicals, making it reliable for long-term installations.

Formats Available at Nuclead

Lead Pigs

Nuclead produces and supplies pure lead pigs in standardized weights and sizes. These compact, molded units are easy to handle, transport, and store, making them ideal for use in radiation shielding and metalworking industries. Standard pigs typically weigh between 25 and 70 pounds but can be customized to meet specific requirements.

Lead Ingots and Blocks

Our high-purity lead ingots and blocks are available in various dimensions and weights for industrial melting, casting, or machining. These formats are popular in the battery, ammunition, and construction sectors.

Custom Lead Shapes

Need a unique shape or specific dimension? Nuclead offers precision casting, machining, and extrusion to produce custom lead parts, including sheets, bricks, counterweights, and shielding components tailored to your project.

Industries That Use Pure Lead

Medical and Radiation Shielding

Hospitals, laboratories, and nuclear facilities use pure lead to create radiation shielding for x-ray rooms, isotope transport, and radioactive waste containment. Lead pigs and blocks are essential in storing and transporting medical isotopes used in diagnostics and cancer treatment.

Nuclear Power and Energy

Pure lead is a foundational material in nuclear applications, including reactor shielding, cask manufacturing, and hot cell protection. Nuclead's high-density, high-purity lead ensures optimal attenuation of gamma rays and neutron radiation.

Ammunition and Ballistics

Lead is widely used in bullet and shot manufacturing due to its density, malleability, and consistent ballistic properties. Our pure lead blocks and pigs can be melted and cast into projectiles of all sizes.

Chemical and Industrial Processing

In chemical plants, pure lead is used to line tanks, pipes, and valves exposed to corrosive chemicals such as sulfuric acid. Its corrosion resistance and chemical stability make it a valuable material in processing environments.

Marine and Construction Industries

Lead is used for ballast, counterweights, vibration dampening, and soundproofing in marine and construction projects. Nuclead provides pure lead in blocks, slabs, and custom castings to meet these needs.

Research and Development

Universities and laboratories require high-purity materials for experimental use in physics, engineering, and chemistry. Nuclead supplies certified pure lead with traceability and composition documentation to support scientific accuracy.

Custom Lead Casting and Fabrication

Nuclead in-house casting and fabrication capabilities allow us to manufacture pure lead products in virtually any form. We work directly with clients to design components based on technical drawings or performance specifications. Whether you need small prototypes or large-volume production runs, our facility is equipped to handle complex orders with precision and speed.

CNC Machining

We use CNC machining and cutting technology to deliver close-tolerance lead components. This ensures dimensional accuracy and high repeatability in every unit produced.

Lead Cladding and Laminating

Pure lead can be bonded to other materials such as copper, steel, or plastic to create multi-functional components for shielding or electrical applications. Our engineers can help you select the right combination for your performance needs.

Quality and Purity Testing

We provide certified lead with documentation verifying chemical composition and purity. All material is tested for trace contaminants and meets ASTM and industry-specific standards.

Benefits of Purchasing from Nuclead

Ready-to-Ship Inventory

We maintain a large stock of pure lead pigs, ingots, and blocks, ensuring fast turnaround on standard orders. For urgent requirements, our team can expedite processing and shipping.

Custom Orders with Short Lead Times

Whether you need a specific weight, form, or custom casting, we offer rapid prototyping and flexible production scheduling to minimize downtime and meet tight deadlines.

Decades of Experience

With over 40 years of experience in lead manufacturing and radiation shielding, Nuclead is a trusted supplier for critical industries including defense, healthcare, aerospace, and energy.

Nationwide and Global Shipping

We ship pure lead products across the U.S. and internationally, using secure packaging to prevent damage or contamination. All shipments include safety data and compliance documentation.

Engineering and Technical Support

Our knowledgeable sales and engineering teams are available to help you select the best lead products for your application. From material selection to CAD design and project planning, Nuclead offers full-service support.

Order Pure Lead from Nuclead

If you're looking for pure lead for sale in pigs, ingots, blocks, or custom forms, Nuclead is your source for consistent quality and reliable service. We work with industries that require the best in performance, safety, and compliance. Contact our team today to request a quote, place an order, or learn more about our custom fabrication options.

Nuclead is your trusted partner in high-purity lead supply and custom lead manufacturing ensuring the materials you need are always ready when and where you need them.