The History of Bismuth — The Radioactive Metal We Drink
5.5K views · Aug 26, 2026 · Education
Comments · 3
@jameslovelady7751 · 8 days ago
Pre World War II automobile engines used Babbit Metal bearings. Similar to tpe metal, it used bismuth to allow accurate casting.
@RcSchroeder-i5z · 8 days ago
Pronounced lead not leed……..
@jonpitts1978 · 7 days ago
Omfg the little bit of lead shot used during hunting and fishing is nothing and if a duck eats lead he's a idiot
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