Description

Thermometer Mercury (INDIA) 0-150

This is a mercury thermometer (0-150°C) is a traditional instrument for measuring temperature. It’s typically made of glass and consists of a long, thin capillary tube sealed to a wider bulb at the bottom.

Components:

• Glass Tube: The main body of the thermometer, usually made of borosilicate glass for its durability and resistance to heat.
• Capillary Tube: A narrow tube within the main glass tube.
• Bulb: A reservoir at the bottom of the capillary tube containing mercury.
• Mercury: A silvery-white metal that expands and contracts with temperature changes.
• Scale: A temperature scale marked along the glass tube, usually in Celsius (°C) for this range.

Uses (Though discouraged due to safety concerns):

• Home Use: Traditionally used for measuring room temperature, bathwater temperature, or for basic fever checks (although not recommended anymore due to the risk of mercury exposure if broken).
• Science Labs (older stock): Used in some older school labs for science experiments due to their accuracy (though being replaced by safer alternatives).
• Industrial Settings (older stock): Potentially found in older industrial settings to measure temperatures within a specific range (again, safer alternatives are preferred).

Safety Concerns:

• Mercury Poisoning: Mercury is a toxic heavy metal. If a mercury thermometer breaks, the mercury vapor can be inhaled and cause serious health problems.
• Environmental Hazards: Improper disposal of mercury thermometers can contaminate the environment.