Mercury can be found in a variety of non-laboratory items such as fluorescent light bulbs, thermometers, older pressure gauges, plumbing traps, manometers, barometer, thermostats, capacitors, and ...
Mercury and mercury-containing devices have historically been used in laboratories and shops to measure temperature, pressure, liquid density, and humidity. Other common sources of mercury include ...
China’s impending ban on mercury thermometers has reignited debate online over safety, accuracy and nostalgia for a household staple long associated with childhood illness. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, ...