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No. A digital thermometer works on a bi-metal usually
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Are digital and clinical thermometers same?
no,digital thermometers don't have mercury whereas clinical thermometers have mercury.
What is the difference between digital and mercury thermometer?
Digital thermometers measure electrical resistance and Mercury thermometers measure thermal expansion.
Why are digital thermometers used these days?
Digital thermometers have replaced mercury thermometers because mercury is toxic. [Personal commentary: digital thermometers are not accurate and mercury thermometers are so how many people are being harmed by not knowing their temperature versus how many would be harmed by the mercury if accurate thermometers were still used?]
How are mercury thermometers used today?
Mercury thermometers are rarely used, except in lab thermometers. For human use, they have been replaced by dyed alcohol glass thermometers, or electronic digital thermometers.
Is there mercury in pool thermometers?
Not all pool thermometers have mercury in them. Some types do, but those that use digital or laser technology most likely do not.
What chemical element is used in thermometers?
the element used in termometers is Mercury.
Does an instant thermometer used for cooking contain mercury?
No, most instanst thermometers used for cooking are digital and therefore don't contain mercury. There may be some older style thermometers that do contain mercury.
Why is mercury not suitable for thermometers in Canada?
Concerns about the element's toxicity have led to mercury thermometers being largely phased out in clinical environments in favor of alcohol-filled or digital ones.
What are modern thermometers made of?
Modern thermometers are typically made of materials such as glass, plastic, or metal. The most common type of modern thermometer is the digital thermometer, which includes a temperature sensor and a digital display screen. Other types of modern thermometers may contain mercury or alcohol as the temperature-sensitive material.
What do thermometers contain?
=The older thermometer's that I have used contain mercury the new ones are digital.==See the link for detailed answer.=
Why is mercury not used in thermometers any more?
Mercury is not used in thermometers, because mercury is poisonous.
What is the state of mercury in a thermometers?
Mercury in thermometers is in a liquid state, since mercury is liquid at room temperature.
