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 * Most of the lead produced in the United States is used to make lead-acid storage batteries


 * These batteries are the primary source of electricity in today's cars


 * Lead is also used in lead soldering


 * In soldering, two solid metal parts are joined by melting a third metal on top of them, making a joint that fuses the two metals together


 * Lead is also used to absorb radiation


 * Lead is used in TVs and computer monitors to shield people from the radiation


 * Despite the name, pencil leads have no elemental lead in them