An incredibly malleable and soft metal, Lead is used for a variety of different reasons, and therefore can be an attractive product for scrap dealers. Crucially, it must be free of pitch and tar, and those dealing with lead should be careful to avoid lead contamination and poisoning. This is usually best left to a trained professional to asses. Lead has been used far and wide since the days of Ancient Rome, and so its usability and value is easy to discern.