Tungsten is the dense metal in fishing sinkers.
Lead alloys are common, but lead is toxic.
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Lead is a common dense metal used in fishing sinkers due to its high density, making it effective for quickly sinking bait or lures to desired depths. However, lead has environmental concerns and alternative materials like tungsten are becoming more popular.
Lead sinkers are used to keep the bait anchored to the bottom of the water body. The sinkers come in many different shapes and sizes for different fishing situations. Lead is used because it has a high density and low cost. Some competitive anglers are using tungsten weights which have a higher density (and therefore a lower profile) but they are significantly more expensive. Tungsten is also better for the environment,.
Lead is commonly used in weights for fishing. It is dense, easily moldable, and can be shaped into various forms to suit different fishing techniques and conditions. Lead sinkers are effective in helping anglers reach desired depths and improve casting distance.
The element you are referring to is lead (Pb). It is a very dense metal with an atomic mass of 207.2.
The question is meaningless. It works for what it works for and doesn't work for what it doesn't work for. Depending on what you want to do with it, it may be too expensive for that application (it probably wouldn't make good fishing line sinkers for that reason, for example).
Gold is a metal. It is a dense, soft, and shiny transition metal that is known for its durability and conductivity.