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Quicksilver is another name for the element Mercury, and it has been in use for various purposes both medicinal and industrial since as early as 1500BC. We know this as it has been found in the tomb of pharaohs dating from that time. It was also used in ancient China, Greece and Rome. It was thought in ancient times to be the primordial "First Matter" from which you can create any other metal, and this belief is at the core of the ancient practice of Alchemy.
The exact person that discovered it has been lost in time.
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What are the properties of quicksilver?
Quicksilver is the same thing as the element Mercury and therefore has the same properties as this element.
Can quicksilver be solidified?
Yes, quicksilver (mercury) can be solidified at very low temperatures. Quicksilver is a liquid metal at room temperature and freezes at a temperature of -38.8 degrees Celsius (-37.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
The only metal known as liquid and as quicksilver?
The metal known as liquid at room temperature and resembling quicksilver is mercury. Mercury is a heavy, silvery-white metal that is the only metal that exists in liquid form in normal conditions on Earth.
When is quicksilver solid?
Mercury become a solid at -38,829 oC.
What other name is mercury known by?
Well I can't really answer that because Mercury doesn't have another name besides Mercury! Comment: It is sometimes called "the Morning Star" or "the Evening star", even though it is a planet.
Who owned and started Roxy in Australia?
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Where can one purchase Quicksilver shorts?
One can purchase Quicksilver shorts from: Quicksilver Europe, Quicksilver UK, Quicksilver US, Macy's, Westfeild, Zappos, Surf Stitch, Amazon, Debenhams, 6am, Surf Dome, J Crew, eBay.
What is the population of Quicksilver Resources?
The population of Quicksilver Resources is 500.
When did Quicksilver Times end?
Quicksilver Times ended in 1972.
When was Quicksilver Ventures created?
Quicksilver Ventures was created in 2001.
When was Quicksilver Tuna created?
Quicksilver Tuna was created in 1994.
When was Quicksilver Manufacturing created?
Quicksilver Manufacturing was created in 1972.
When was Quicksilver - comics - created?
Quicksilver - comics - was created in 1964.
How heavy would a shirt made of Quicksilver be?
A shirt that is made of Quicksilver wouldn't make the shirt much heavier considering Quicksilver isn't an actual substance. Quicksilver is a clothing company.
When was Quicksilver - game show - created?
Quicksilver - novel - was created on 2003-09-23.
What is alchemical name for mercury?
The alchemical name for mercury is "quicksilver."
What elements are in quicksilver?
Quicksilver is a nickname for Mercury, which is an element in its own right.
