The diagram illustrates the stages that are involved in the manufacturing process of lead.
Overall, the production of lead involves 8 main stages. The process begins with mining the rock, which will be transported to a factory before crushing. Once rock is crushed, different substances are added to it in order to acquire lead mix. Afterwards, it passes through filtering, refining, and separating and finishes with the casting phase.
At the initial steps of the cycle, rocks containing lead and oth metal are mined using a straightedge. Then the rocks are transported to a factory by truck before crushing. When they are being crushed, water is obtained. At the mixing stage, pine oil and water are added to the rocks in a tank.
After the lead mix is ready, it is filtered. While the substance is being refined, firstly, it is heated at 1400 degrees and distilled from waste gas. Once the lead and other metals are melted, the lead is separated from the other metals, which are now considered waste, in a kettle. Finally, it is turned into a cast.
