my gold chain got contact wiith mercury of broken thermometer .i want to remove it with out informing my parents
2006-12-19 17:57:48 · 5 answers · asked by hum 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I had the same problem. One day I dropped the thermometer and it stained my gold mangalsutra as well as one bangle that I was wearing. That was some time ago. I did not do anything. And the stains slowly faded away with time and now there are none.
I believe it depends upon the extent of staining. I suggest you take it to some authorised and reputed jewellers and ask them what to do. Don't try anything with any unknown chemical or substance.
2006-12-19 18:11:41 · answer #1 · answered by MintyMint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat it in a safe area that doesn't mind becoming contaminated by mercury (ie do not use an oven). The mercury will distil off.
2006-12-20 02:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get mercury sponges that soaks up the stuff well. Give it a good rinse or wipe in rubbing alcohol afterwards.
2006-12-20 02:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by borscht 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give a heat to your gold. the Mercury will evaporate.
2006-12-20 04:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by Papilio paris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat up to 250 oC for half hour.
2006-12-21 09:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by RAJESH G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋