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The element Mercury has several unique properties, including that it expands when heat is applied, making it useful for making thermometers.

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Which metal is contained in a thermometre?

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In 1724 Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer.


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How do australians spell thermometre?

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The red liquid in a thermometre could either be alcohol, dyed red; or a substance called mercury, which is very toxic. Hope I helped :)


Can thermometer be spelled thermometre?

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What is red temperature line in a thermometre?

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What are clinical thermometre?

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Has mercury got air to breath?

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What is the roman god names when mercury got its name?

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What are the benefits of using mercury in thermometre?

Mercury is a good option for use in thermometers because it has a high coefficient of expansion and contracts uniformly, making it easy to measure temperature accurately. It also has a wide range of temperature measurement (-39 to 356 degrees Celsius), making it suitable for various applications. Mercury is also a good conductor of heat, allowing for quick response times in measuring temperature changes.