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).
The liquid metal in many thermometer is mercury (Hg).
Most thermometers contain either mercury or alcohol as the liquid metal. Mercury thermometers are being phased out due to the toxicity of mercury. Alcohol-based thermometers are safer and more environmentally friendly.
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.
Most traditional thermometers contain either mercury, which is a liquid metal, or alcohol, which is not a metal. Mercury has been phased out in many countries due to its toxicity, with alcohol or digital thermometers becoming more popular.
Some times red coloured liquid is used but mostly gray coloured liquid is used.
Most thermometers used to contain mercury until it was found to be toxic.
Mercury (Hg) because it is the only metal which is a liquid at room temperature and conducts heat well. It also has a large range (-39 to 357 oC).However, mercury is rarely used in thermometers today, due to its toxicity. If you come across a liquid metal thermometer, it is most probably one containing an alloy of indium, gallium and tin.
A thermometer is most commonly used to measure the temperature of a liquid. Other methods, such as infrared thermometers or thermocouples, can also be used depending on the specific application and characteristics of the liquid.
Most thermometers used to contain Mercury until it was found to be toxic.
The densest liquid substance is mercury. It has a high density compared to other liquids, which makes it commonly used in barometers and thermometers.
Liquid expands as it gets warmer.