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Lead has been an important metal in human societies over many thousands of years. The low melting point, the ease with which it can be worked and the durability of lead account for its early use as a construction material. The use of lead pipes for water supply was particularly significant during the period of the Roman Empire. Lead has also been used over the years as a glaze on pottery, in cosmetics and as a means of sweetening wine [1].
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Harrison, R.M., Laxen, D.P.H. (1981). Introduction. In: Lead Pollution. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5830-2_1
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