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That's "harmful" with one L, and the answer is, not by a long shot unless you bite down on it hard and crack a tooth!
Mercury (with a capital M) is the nickname given to this design because the winged liberty cap worn by Miss Liberty looks a lot like the hat worn by the Greek god Mercury.
The name has nothing to do with the coins containing the metal mercury, any more than a pineapple is a cross between a spruce and a golden delicious.
In fact, all Mercury dimes are made of 90% silver and 10% copper so at a minimum they're worth about a dollar, and possibly a lot more for certain rare dates and mint marks.
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What is mercury physical description?
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Mercury fumes are also toxic.
What is silver mercury worth?
The value of a Mercury silver dime varies depending on the year and condition. At a bare minimum they start at close to $1.85 each.
Are there any toxic gases in mercury?
Mercury itself is not a gas, but it can produce toxic vapors when heated or when it is in a gaseous form, known as elemental mercury vapor. Prolonged exposure to mercury vapor can lead to serious health issues, including neurological damage. Additionally, mercury can form compounds with other elements, some of which may release toxic gases. It's important to handle mercury with care to avoid inhalation of these harmful vapors.
What liquid used to be in thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain Mercury until it was found to be toxic.
Why is mercury no longer used in many devices?
Mercury and most of its compounds are extremely toxic. In cases of spills involving mercury (such as from thermometers) specific cleaning procedures are used to avoid toxic exposure. Mercury can be inhaled and absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes, so containers of mercury are securely sealed to avoid spills and evaporation. Heating of mercury, or compounds of mercury that may decompose when heated, is always carried out with adequate ventilation in order to avoid exposure to mercury vapor. The most toxic forms of mercury are its organic compounds, such as methylmercury. However, inorganic compounds, such as cinnabar are also highly toxic by ingestion or inhalation of the dust. Mercury can cause both chronic and acute poisoning.
How can you identify a mercury 1944 dime?
If it's a U.S. dime with a date of 1944, it's a Mercury dime.
What is the value of a 1880 Mercury dime?
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
What is the oldest US dime?
The Mercury Dime
When was the Mercury dime minted?
The Winged Liberty Head Dime also known as the Mercury Dime was minted from 1916-1946.
How much does a 1910 mercury dime worth?
The U.S. Mint did not issue a Mercury Dime in 1910.
What is the name of the dime first minted in 1916?
The Winged Liberty, or Mercury Dime. Most people call it the Mercury Dime, but its real name is the Winged Liberty dime.
What does a picture of a mercury dime looks like?
Do a Google image search for "Mercury Dime" and you will see the photo of the dime.
What is the rarest Mercury dime?
The 1894-S dime is considered the rarest Mercury dime, with only 24 known to exist. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.
Why is an excess of no3 harmfull?
The ion nitrate (NO3)- is toxic at higher levels.
Most toxic form of Mercury?
not methyl mercury most toxic form of mercury is dimethyl mercury
What is the value of an 1853 Mercury dime?
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
What does a mercury 1944 dime look like?
A mercury dime has a face of a personification of liberty on it with a winged helmet. They are called mercury dimes because it looks like Mercury from mythology.
