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0 pointsklodolph5y ago0 comments

I think the comment is referring to the heavy metal toxicity, which is presumed but poorly studied in humans.

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Yeah but we’re talking about a small amount of material. There’s probably more lead in the electronics you use. Dumped in the ocean, it’s nothing.

klodolphOP5y ago

> There’s probably more lead in the electronics you use.

Probably not, ever since RoHS in 2002 lead has all but disappeared from electronics. Even though it’s an EU law, most suppliers have just decided to only provide RoHS-compliant parts, and PCB manufacturers only have options for RoHS-compliant solder.

The amount of lead in an electronic is probably measured in grams, and only if the device was manufactured prior to 2005 or so.

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garmaine5y ago

Yeah but we’re talking about a small amount of material. There’s probably more lead in the electronics you use. Dumped in the ocean, it’s nothing.

klodolphOP5y ago

> There’s probably more lead in the electronics you use.

The amount of lead in an electronic is probably measured in grams, and only if the device was manufactured prior to 2005 or so.

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