They contain toxic lead, though, and should be recycled.

Selenium is used with bismuth in brasses to replace more toxic lead.

The glass envelopes contains toxic lead and barium as X-ray radiation shielding.

Lithopone, the world's first genuinely durable white paint base, then quickly began to replace the toxic white lead previously used.

And landfills still end up with leftover ash that may contain toxic lead, cadmium and chromium.

Historians believe that the Roman taste for sweet wines, unwittingly laced with toxic lead, helped bring down the Empire.

Lost sinkers, often made of toxic lead, are especially problematic because they're easily mistaken for food by animals.

Blacksmith Institute was called in by the Nigerian authorities to assist in the removal of toxic lead.

Stripping a piece of painted steel furniture is rough work, involving chemical removers and toxic lead fumes - definitely not something to try at home.

Salt rather than toxic lead can be used for glazing when the temperature climbs that high.