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What is the liquid metal found in thermometers that starts with the letter M?

There is only one metal which is liquid at room temperature and that is Mercury (symbol Hg).


Liquid metal that was used in thermometers?

Mercury!


What element is liquid metal used in the thermometers?

Mercury is the element commonly used in liquid-in-glass thermometers.


What is liquid metal was used in thermometersr?

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).


What metal is found in thermometers?

mercury


What liquid metal was most commonly used in thermometers?

mercury


Liquid metal in thermometers?

mercury also known as quick silver or liquid silver


Is mercury found in old thermometers an element?

Yes, mercury is an element that is commonly found in old thermometers. It is a liquid metal at room temperature and is known for its characteristic silvery appearance and high toxicity. Mercury has a variety of industrial and commercial applications, including its use in thermometers.


What liugiud metal is used in a thermomerter?

Many thermometers use the liquid metal mercury, Hg.


What liquid metal is in thermometer?

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.


Why is Mercury in thermommeters?

mercury is a liquid metal that when heated can determine tempreture in thermometers


What liquid used to be in most thermometers?

Most thermometers used to contain mercury until it was found to be toxic.