Talk:Lead crystal

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1. Support Makes sense. 64.216.41.145 22:12, 27 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
2. Support. —Keenan Pepper 23:20, 27 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
3. Support. Lead Crystal less ambiguous than others.Pschemp | Talk 04:10, 28 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
4. Oppose You're going to have a hard time convincing me that tvs and monitors count as "crystal". In order for lead glass to become crystal, it must be cut. Crystal is a subset of lead glass, not the other way around. The article is rightfully named 'lead glass', with either a redirect from 'crystal' or another article talking about cut glass at that location. I should also point out that no vote is necessary to move an article. Any admin can do it any time. Denni ☯ 20:52, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Is there any data on the toxicity of lead crystal (the "lead" part makes it seem dangerous)? 70.33.44.69 00:08, 13 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, and as such, I've added a section on lead crystal and food safety. Source: source: Angela M. Fraser, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Food Safety Specialist, and Carolyn J. Lackey, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N., Professor/Food and Nutrition Specialist, North Carolina State University (a 2004 study) Bundas 04:13, 6 December 2006 (UTC)Bundas[reply]

Good morning ! I would be obliged if you could consider mentioning us amongst the manufacturers of crystal glasses, like Baccarat etc. If we can have a link it would be to http://2ecm8.com With best regards, Hans SanderMuhcow 23:42, 7 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Here's a media reference on Lead Crystal risks. It appears to be the unattributed source of data in this story http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE3DB163FF93AA25751C0A967958260 Storing Wine in Crystal Decanters May Pose Lead Hazard By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN Published: February 19, 1991 BryceN

Would it be possible to add a section, or at least a distinction/definition of what "lead-free crystal" is? Davebug 18:48, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Isn't it obvious enough? One without any detectable lead. Alvis (talk) 06:06, 26 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Lead crystal is a glass, which is an amorphous solid. As such, "crystal glass" should be a contradiction in terms. Something to indicate whether it is indeed a crystal or if it's amorphous like all other glass would be a helpful addition to this article. I would add it myself but I don't know. James Callahan 23:41, 14 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No: it's just cut glass. The "crystal" is more a marketing term. But don't think you're getting natural diamond or precious stone crystals either -- those things are shaped and polished according to fashion not the underling crystalline structure. See http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Lead-Crystal.html BryceN

The examples given, wine and citrus juice, are extremes of the extreme end of the high-reactivity-yet-consumable-liquids scale: a solvent and an acid. Shouldn't there be at least SOME mention of the degree to which plain old water takes lead ions out of the glass? Alvis (talk) 06:10, 26 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

lead exposures from lead crystal decanters. 69.107.14.34 (talk) 04:48, 17 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How much dispersion does lead crystal have as compared with regular glass? If there is more, it should be mentioned, because it would cause rainbow sparkles. —Ben FrantzDale (talk) 15:41, 21 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]