On Oct 25, 2004, at 6:02 PM, Denny Esterline wrote:

> Lead? *in* the tube?
>
> Why would there be lead in the tube?

Leaded glass is used to shield the user from X-Rays and similar that
happen when you smash electrons into things...

BillW

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