Mercury was used in thermometers. It was chosen as it remained liquid over a wide range of temperatures close to room temperature, but was viscous enough that it would produce a clear reading. Its use is now being phased out due to its high level of toxicity
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Mercury is a liquid metal used in thermometers. However, it becomes a solid at -37.9 F and it can cause mercury poisoning if ingested or inhaled. Therefore, most theremometers use ethyl-alcohol or a plastic strip covered with liquid crystals (called a liquid crystal thermometer).
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