The Read-Lead Lead-Rid Campaign

Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week

25Th – 31St October 2015

Day 2

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Lead is a metal

Key sources, users & uses of lead

Lead in Kenya

Tracing lead

Actinium Uranium Thorium

208Pb 204Pb

206Pb 207Pb

metal

mineral

4 stable isotopes

Root source

Lead II

Oxide Lead IV

Why lead?

High density

11300kg/m3

Corrosion resistant 20,000,000,000,000,000,000 years

621.5 F 327.5OC Low melting point

… it’s everywhere

5,000,000 Amount in tons of lead produced globally each year

recycling produces as much lead as mining

8 in 10 units of lead end up in batteries

Lead in Kenya

1000t/yr the amount of lead Kenya refines

3000t/yr the amount of lead Kenya consumes

2 popular lead plants in Kenya 1. Associated Batteries Manufacturers EA in Athi River 2. Kenya Metal Refineries EPZ in Mombasa

1 popular use of lead in Kenya Battery manufacture

DAY 1: Review

1. Why is lead so popular with manufacturers?

2. Do you have products you use that contain lead?

3. Find out lead smelting or processing plants in your area

4. Why would it be challenging to achieve 100% lead recycling?

END of DAY 2

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING DAY 2

Join us on Day 3 as we unravel lead poisoning

Stay safe from lead-poisoning