Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes
CPC v2.1 Code: 41542
About lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes
cpc code 41542 covers the production of lead plates, sheets, strip, foil, powders, and flakes. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader metal manufacturing sector, providing essential raw materials and components for a wide range of applications. Lead's unique properties, such as its high density, corrosion resistance, and ability to shield against radiation, make it a valuable material in industries like automotive, construction, and electronics.
Production process
The production of lead plates, sheets, strip, and foil typically involves a series of metalworking processes. This may include casting, rolling, and stamping to shape the lead into the desired form. Lead powders and flakes are often produced through mechanical processes like milling or atomization. Careful control of temperature, pressure, and other parameters is essential to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for this industry include lead ore or ingots, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as rolling mills, casting furnaces, and milling machines, are necessary for the various production steps. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also crucial inputs for powering the manufacturing processes.
Production outputs
The lead plates, sheets, strip, foil, powders, and flakes produced under cpc code 41542 are used as inputs for a variety of downstream industries. These include the 41543 Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, 41544 Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire, and 41545 Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes. The lead-based products are commonly used in applications such as batteries, radiation shielding, and construction materials.
Family tree for lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/415'>415: Semi-finished products of copper, nickel, aluminium, lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4154'>4154: Semi-finished products of lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41542'>41542: Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41544'>41544: Zinc dust, powders and flakes</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41545'>41545: Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire; zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41547'>41547: Tin bars, rods, profiles and wire</a>"]
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