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To treat a Mercury spill in a pool, first ensure that no one is in the water, then cordon off the area to prevent access. Use specialized mercury spill kits, which typically include absorbent materials and tools for safe collection. Avoid using a vacuum or broom, as these can create harmful vapors or spread the mercury. After removal, contact local hazardous waste disposal services for proper disposal methods and follow up with thorough cleaning of the affected area.
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When A (ordinary) glass bottle is filled to the brim with mercury. If the temperature of both the bottle and mercury are increased by 19.3oC what fraction of the mercury will spill out of the bottle?
When the temperature of the glass bottle and mercury increases, the volume of both also increases. However, since mercury has a greater coefficient of volume expansion than the glass, it will expand more, causing it to spill out of the bottle. The fraction that will spill out can be calculated using the coefficients of volume expansion for mercury and glass, along with the initial volume of mercury and bottle.
If a thermometer breaks and the mercury goes in your pool is it dangerous?
Yes, it is dangerous if mercury from a broken thermometer enters your pool. Mercury is a toxic substance that can be harmful if ingested or inhaled, and it can contaminate the water in your pool. It is important to contact a professional to safely clean and remove the mercury from the pool.
How do you know if its mercury or alcohol your thermometer broke in and around the pool Help?
Mercury is a metal so it will sink to the bottom of the pool where an alcohol will float. Actually, it's more likely that alcohol will simply disperse into the pool; low molecular weight alcohols are extremely soluble. A simpler way to tell is the color: mercury is silver and looks, well, metallic; alcohol in thermometers is generally colored either red or blue simply to make it easier to see. (A lot of people think mercury is red, but it isn't. Some mercury COMPOUNDS such as cinnabar are red, but those are not used in thermometers.) The fact that the liquid in the thermometer is metallic does not necessarily mean that it is mercury; it might be a gallium alloy. However, since mercury is toxic, if you're not sure it's probably safer to assume that it was mercury and treat the spill accordingly.
What will happen if an above ground pool overflows due to rain?
The water will spill out through the skimmer, unless the skimmer it is blocked. Otherwise, it will spill over the top. It should not hurt the pool.
How much chlorine gas do you use to treat a pool weekly?
The amount of chlorine that is needed to treat a pool on a weekly basis will depend greatly on the size of the pool. A person should consult with a pool specialist before dosing their home pool.
Is there mercury in pool thermometers?
Not all pool thermometers have mercury in them. Some types do, but those that use digital or laser technology most likely do not.
How Spills Should Be Treated?
Confine and contain the spill cover spill to absorb bulk of spill using disposable paper towel or absorbent granules treat debris as clinical waste clean spill with neutral detergent and water dry floor.
Do pool thermometers contain mercury?
Some pool thermometers do contain mercury, but there are alternatives available that use different substances like alcohol or digital sensors. If you are concerned about the presence of mercury in a pool thermometer, look for options that explicitly state they are mercury-free.
What do you do if your pool is cloudy and dirty brown?
uhh... well you will have to use the drain and drain it then you have to call for your pipes then if its the pool you buy in the store spill the water then take 2 buckets of water NOTE THE 2 BUCKETS are for the pool you buy at the store/mall so spill it in you can also try 5-8 buckets on your regular pool (Note:Be careful doing that on regular pool if your good at it do it) Thank you. Ash
Why did Ivan the terrible treat his back with mercury?
Yes Ivan The Terrible did use mercury. Some say, he would treat his back pain with mercury which would put him in a bipolar state.
What can you see in Mercury?
If the pool of mercury is big enough, you can see your own face. The surface of mercury is shiny like a mirror.
What are some of the disadvantages of using mercury in barometers?
Mercury is toxic, so you have to be careful not to spill itMercury changes volume/density with temperature (which mercury thermometers rely on) so you have to correct for this when reading them.
