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Mercury is mostly obtained by reduction from the mineral cinnabar. Mercury occurs in deposits throughout the world and it is harmless in an insoluble form, such as mercuric sulfide, but it is poisonous in soluble forms such as mercuric chloride or methylmercury. ( Wikipedia ).
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∙ 9y agoMercury is sometimes mined for directly. Other times, mercury is a by-product that comes from mining for zinc, minerals, and gold, as well as silver.
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How much mercury is mined a year?
The amount of mercury mined each year is in an estimate is 673.17 hundred million pounds.
Is chlorine mined?
Chlorine itslf is not mined. The materials used to produce chlorine (NaCl) is mined. Chlorine is produced by electrolytic reaction of a chloride solution (e.g. NaCl) in a process involving a diaphragm cell or a mercury cell. The mercury cell process has been largely discontinued because of its associated loss of mercury to the environment.
Where is Mercury found in earth?
Mercury is obtained from an ore called cinnabar or another called calomel. The places cinnabar and calomel can be mined in the world
Where is slate mined?
it is mined in Spain
Where is steel mined?
steel is not mined it is man made
How much mercury is mined a year?
The amount of mercury mined each year is in an estimate is 673.17 hundred million pounds.
Is chlorine mined?
Chlorine itslf is not mined. The materials used to produce chlorine (NaCl) is mined. Chlorine is produced by electrolytic reaction of a chloride solution (e.g. NaCl) in a process involving a diaphragm cell or a mercury cell. The mercury cell process has been largely discontinued because of its associated loss of mercury to the environment.
What is mined in Germany?
coal mercury potash iron zinc and lead
Where is Mercury found in earth?
Mercury is obtained from an ore called cinnabar or another called calomel. The places cinnabar and calomel can be mined in the world
Why isn't mercury as widely used as it once was?
because it is toxic and most of it has been all mined up
What are the mining products of Nevada?
Gold and silver are the chief minerals mined in Nevada. Nevada is also a major producer of barite, tungsten, and mercury.
Where is slate mined?
it is mined in Spain
Is tin mined or manufactured?
Mined.
Is boron mined?
where is boron mined at
How is malachite mined?
how is malachite mined
Where is Boron mined?
where is boron mined at
Is uranium mined in Australia?
Yes, uranium is mined in Australia it is mined in South Australia
