Erik just has to go one better….  

> The density of tungsten is nearly twice lead, and the tungsten carbide about
1-1/2 lead.
> 
> If I fill a small bread pan with this material, some lead, and heat the mess
to 350C, the result will be a good bit heavier than the equivalent lead volume.


What a great idea though.   As I read I was thinking about the stage weights
using cement - old tin biscuit boxes full of (cheap!) cement and with a bracket
moulded in for the prop.


Whats next? - How does spent uranium figure? 



Richard Wilson
opening a can of assorted weights in Northumberland.