cause i'm doin a project so i need answers
2007-05-09 11:45:35 · 9 answers · asked by Marc A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Some of the older themometers had mercury. To see a list of products, go to:
http://www.ec.gc.ca/MERCURY/SM/EN/sm-mcp.cfm
2007-05-09 11:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Curiosity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many products contain the element mercury. Almost every household has a common item that contains mercury, the fluorescent light bulb. Though the amount contained in a compact fluorescent bulb is very small, measured in milligrams, proper disposal will become an important issue as many regions are replacing the old Edison type bulb (incandescent) with fluorescents. Australia and Ontario Canada have recently brought in legislation that will eventually ban all incandescent bulbs in favour of the mercury containing fluorescent light.
Mercury is also a component in the old style thermometer, though many countries have banned this type of device instead using other non-toxic compounds such as alcohol and glycol.
2007-05-09 19:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by screaming monk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some thermometers use mercury. Florescent lights have mercury in them. Certain types of electrical switches use mercury. Mercury is used in the gold extraction process.
2007-05-09 18:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by yeochief2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many products contain Mercury.
Old "silent" switches, thermostats, thermometers, some batteries, gas meters, barometers, manometers, flourescent lights.....
2007-05-09 18:55:32 · answer #4 · answered by Philip H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compact flourescent lights, like the ones made in China that we are going to be forced to buy.
2007-05-09 18:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canned tuna
2007-05-09 18:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Cricket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluorescent lights; many batteries.
2007-05-09 19:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old old amalgam dental fillings.
2007-05-09 19:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by ..*Real-ality*.. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thermometers & thermostats used to but I believe it"s been banned!Everything is digital now.
2007-05-09 18:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by count alucard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋