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Because the chemistry gods were smiling on us the day they came up with the flammable metals. Mercury vapor is dangerous enough as it is; can you imagine how bad mercury smoke would be?
Okay, here's the real reason - and it's also the reason mercury is liquid at room temperature. Combustion is an exothermic oxidation process. Mercury's outer shell makes it very much like a noble gas. This trait does two things for us. First, it makes it noncombustible. The other is it makes it impossible for mercury atoms to bond into a solid mass.
What else can I help you with?
Is mercury flammablity?
No, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Mercury is neither flammable or combustible.
Is Mercury combustably?
No, Mercury is non-combustible. Mercury is a natural chemical that exists in the Earth's crust and it is used in many different industries.
Is latex combustible?
Yes, it is combustible.
Is coke combustible?
coke is combustible
Is plasma combustible?
No, plasma is not combustible. Plasma is not something that can be combustible without additional chemicals, as it is relatively cool.
Names of combustible things?
Combustible: # Food # Fat
Is houses combustible?
Some houses are combustible, such as wooden structures. Even in brick buildings the contents may be combustible.
Is isopropyl flammable or combustible?
Not flammable at room temperature, but combustible.
Is motor oil a non-combustible material?
No, oil is combustible.
Is motor oil a non combustible material?
No, oil is combustible.
Is linseed oil combustible?
Yes, linseed oil is combustible.
Is alcohol flammable or combustible?
Alcohol is both flammable and combustible.
