To: SunkenCiv
Leaded glass the likely source.
4 posted on
03/27/2020 11:40:24 AM PDT by
Michael.SF.
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To: Michael.SF.
Or lead pipes as a water source?
To: Michael.SF.
"Leaded glass the likely source." More specifically, glass with a high lead oxide (PbO) content -- probably deliberately so -- to lower the melting point and enhance moldability. One possible indication is the white film on the outside of the bottles: possibly lead oxide or hydroxide...
32 posted on
03/27/2020 1:23:38 PM PDT by
TXnMA
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