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I think your query is about using Mercury.Yes one can use alcohol instead of mercury for temperature measurement.Mercury is used in such a vast scale because of its high expansion ratio at low temperature changes which a normal man can easily see,but mercury has got a limit, temperatures above its boiling point cant be measured using mercury.you will be surprised to know that for high temperature measurements metals like copper are used.
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What do they use instead of mercury thermometer?
Medical spirit thermometers use a non-toxic alcohol, usually coloured red or blue to make it easier to see the level.
Why are thermometers made with alcohol instead of water?
thermometers are made out of mercury and alcohol because mercury expands when it is heated
What is the purpose of using coloured alcohol instead of using any other compound in thermometres?
why is the purpose of using coloured alcohal instead of usin any other compound why use of alcohal is preferred over mercury in thermometers
Does a red thermometer smell?
If it is a modern version, yes. Most "air temperature" thermometers use colored alcohol mixes instead of mercury (the vapor of which can be very toxic).
How do you use alcohol in a sentence?
You use alcohol in a sentence by asking the question, "How do you use alcohol in a sentence?"OK,sorry, how about: Whisky contains alcohol.Alcohol is bad for you because it damages your heart.
Will rubbing alcohol remove water in a car gas tank?
Rubbing alcohol is 70% isopropyl alcohol, so you wouldn't use it since it contains some water. Use 99% isopropyl alcohol instead.
Can you use alcohol instead of rubbing alcohol?
nail polish remover or mouthwash!
What should you use instead of gas?
you could use grain alcohol, 100 proof vodka or wild turkey bourbon
What liquid can be use instead of rubbing alcohol?
you can try peroxide instead of rubbing alcohol, it doesnt sting as much. Natural options would be tea tree oil and witch hazel. They act as an anti-fungal.
Can you use peroxide instead of rubbing alcohol when painting?
No, because peroxide is not a solvent and would not mix with paint.
Can you use merlot instead of port wine?
No. Merlot is a dry red that runs between 12%-14% alcohol. Port is a sweet wine that's about 20% alcohol.
Can you use isopropyl alcohol instead of ethyl alcohol in perfumes and what are the advantages or disadvantages?
The problem with isopropyl is the when it dries on the skin it evaporates nutrients in the skin also. i wouldn't recommend it.
Can you use alcohol on a stye?
No, the alcohol can damage the surface of the eye. Instead, go to an eye doctor, and have her express the material from within the stye. It should then dry up and go away.
Can you use alcohol on boils?
My doctor told me not to use alcohol when I get boils because it will make things. You want to use some type of non-alcoholic cream instead after it is clean but I would also not recommend doing it yourself but going to a doctor to lance it out.
Can you use lighter fluid to clean vinyl records?
I wouldn't it might damage your records I would use alcohol instead it won't harm your vinyl records.
Why alcohol used in laboratory thermometers instead of mercury?
mercury is toxic but alcohol is not and alcohol is cheaper than mercury
What do they use instead of mercury thermometer?
Medical spirit thermometers use a non-toxic alcohol, usually coloured red or blue to make it easier to see the level.
