Understanding Mercury's Dangers: How Do Its Benefits Weigh Against Its Risks?

Understanding Mercury: A Liquid Metal

Mercury is the only metal in a liquid state. It has many advantages for the industrial as well as scientific sectors. However, the hazards arising from Hg are very dangerous. The attached presentation would be useful to understand the hazards of Mercury. Source unknown, it has been in my library for a long time.

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Sudhir

Attached is a file containing hazards of some more chemicals. This is useful for those who have a plating operation.

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Sudhir

The Real Case of Mercury Exposure

The real case of mercury exposure is explained here. Mercury exposure is due to CFLs, which we use in the house. Even though they are energy-saving bulbs, they have a negative impact because the surface is coated with mercury inside.

Please share this information with your family.

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Hitesh LIMBANI