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∙ 9y agoMercury thermometers are still manufactured and widely available in the world. However, it is recommended to use mercury alternatives since mercury is a potential health hazard.
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∙ 14y agoIt is still available, here is a web site.
http://www.4physics.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/64_68/products_id/280
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∙ 12y agoFor the most part, mercury is no longer used in thermometers because of health reasons.
Very rarely. Mercury is not used very often anymore because it's highly toxic.
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∙ 12y agoBecause the Mercury thermometers can break and give you Mercury Poisoning.
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∙ 6y agoMercury is frequently used in thermometers.
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∙ 6y agoSome do, but mostly they do not.
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∙ 13y agoNo
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∙ 12y ago1974
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Mainly irrational fears being manipulated for political opportunity. Some mercury compounds are toxic and should be handled with due care, but most issues were caused decades ago by gross misuse, (selling it as a medicine for people to directly drink) industrial scale pollution, and chronic exposure in the workplace (eg hat makers breathed in fumes of hot mercury while felting rabbit fur). Metallic mercury in thermometers is completely sealed and even if the glass breaks the amount is tiny and the metallic form is not absorbed through skin in amounts measurable against natural background levels. (if swallowed it can react with stomach acid and then be absorbed)
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What do thermometers contain?
=The older thermometer's that I have used contain mercury the new ones are digital.==See the link for detailed answer.=
Before mercury what was used to fill thermometers?
Water was initially used and later on alcohol was used.
Why mercury thermometers are more accurate?
It is because it is electric
What metal element is used to make thermometers?
it is mercury. its actually a liquid at room temperature.
Why are mercury thermometers bad?
Mercury is highly toxic (poisonous). The gas evaporating from the spilled liquid mercury is dangerous.
What chemical element is used in thermometers?
the element used in termometers is Mercury.
What are modern thermometers made of?
Modern thermometers are typically made of materials such as glass, plastic, or metal. The most common type of modern thermometer is the digital thermometer, which includes a temperature sensor and a digital display screen. Other types of modern thermometers may contain mercury or alcohol as the temperature-sensitive material.
What liquid used to be in thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain Mercury until it was found to be toxic.
Does an instant thermometer used for cooking contain mercury?
No, most instanst thermometers used for cooking are digital and therefore don't contain mercury. There may be some older style thermometers that do contain mercury.
What are the disadvantages of using thermometers that do not contain mercury?
They are edible
What liquid used to be in most thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain mercury until it was found to be toxic.
What element is used in most thermometers?
Mercury used to be a popular element for thermometers, but I think it's illegal to make a mercury thermometer because if you break one you have a hazardous situation on your hands. Today thermometers that contain liquid, almost always contain alcohol.
How is mercury used in the modern world today?
Mercury is used in thermometers barometers and flourescent lightbulbs.
Do pool thermometers contain mercury?
Most pool thermometers do not contain mercury. An easy way to tell if a pool thermometer contains mercury is if it sinks to the bottom of the pool rather than float.
What is the name of the solution that can conduct electricity?
how about water, or Mercury as used in thermometers. both conductive.
Why do many thermometers contain alcohol?
Many thermometers contain alcohol because it is less toxic than mercury. In addition to this, the contents of an alcohol thermometer can evaporate away quickly.
What do thermometers contain?
=The older thermometer's that I have used contain mercury the new ones are digital.==See the link for detailed answer.=
