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Mercury and alcohol (typically ethanol or dyed alcohol) are two liquids that have been commonly used in thermometers. Mercury is often used in industrial thermometers due to its high thermal conductivity, while alcohol is used in household thermometers for safety reasons.
The two most commonly found liquids in liquid-in-glass thermometers are mercury and alcohol. Mercury thermometers are used for high-temperature applications, while alcohol thermometers are used for lower temperatures due to their lower toxicity.
they used to use mercury but now they use a type of alcohal
Wetting liquids in thermometers refer to liquids that adhere to the surface of the capillary tube, allowing for a more accurate and consistent measurement of temperature. Common examples include mercury and certain organic liquids like toluene or alcohol. These liquids expand uniformly with temperature changes, providing clear readings. However, mercury thermometers are being phased out due to environmental concerns, leading to increased use of alternative wetting liquids.
Liquids used in thermometers typically have a high coefficient of thermal expansion, which means they expand or contract significantly with changes in temperature. This property allows the liquid to rise or fall within the thermometer tube and indicate the temperature accurately.
Some do, some have other liquids instead, such as colored alcohol.Some do, some have other liquids instead, such as colored alcohol.Some do, some have other liquids instead, such as colored alcohol.Some do, some have other liquids instead, such as colored alcohol.
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The liquid in non-mercury thermometers is typically a colored alcohol, such as ethanol or dyed mineral spirits. These liquids expand and contract with temperature changes, allowing the thermometer to measure and display the temperature accurately.
The liquid in which a thermometer is typically dipped is called mercury. Mercury is commonly used in old-style thermometers, but newer thermometers may use alcohol or other liquids instead.
They are used in thermometers to let us see the heat of the object you are measuring, if you use solid, it wouldn't be able to move up, if you use gas, it will fill the whole container, so it's better to use liquid
Infrared thermometers are primarily used in the kitchen, for measuring the temperatures of hot liquids and solids. A good writeup on infrared thermometers and its method of working is on http://www.allqa.com/IR.html.There are some industrial applications as well.