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It must be borne in mind when preparing specimens and finishing microsections that lead undergoes deformation even under low pressure and this deformation usually gives rise immediately to recrystallisation which changes the structure of the material under investigation. Consequently it is essential to avoid all unnecessary deformation, excessive friction and heating.
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Hofmann, W. (1970). Lead and Lead Alloys. In: Lead and Lead Alloys. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-28508-4_2
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