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Lead bricks are commonly used as radiation shielding. Lead shielding refers to the use of lead as a form of radiation protection to shield people or objects from radiation so as to reduce the effective dose.
Lead is a relatively low melting metal that can be used to make small castings and to provide weight for balancing. It can be melted in iron and if not overheated will not solder to the material (like brass will.) Lead is toxic and if allowed to accumulate in the body can cause brain damage and other problems.