Mercury is a chemical element; it has symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum from the Greek words hydor and argyros.
Symbol: Hg
Atomic number: 80
Melting point: -37.89�??�?�°F (-38.83�??�?�°C)
Atomic mass: 200.59 u
Boiling point: 674.1 F (356.7 C)
Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f 5d 6s
Density: 13.546 g/cm3
Mercury is a chemical element; it has symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum from the Greek words hydor and argyros.
Symbol: Hg
Atomic number: 80
Melting point: -37.89�°F (-38.83�°C)
Atomic mass: 200.59 u
Boiling point: 674.1 F (356.7 C)
Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f 5d 6s
Density: 13.546 g/cm3
Silver Mercury. Mercury (also known as quicksilver) is the only metal which is liquid at room temperature - it is well known for it's use in thermometers, but it is also widely used in scientific research, for dental restoration and in lighting. Mercury forms alloys with different metals easily - these alloys (called amalgams) can be used for creating dental fillings and are in use to create long-life batteries. IT'S MAIN APPLICATIONS ARE: AS CATALYST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE) IN ENERGY EFFICIENT CFL (COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT) BULBS IN CATHODE CELLS IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS IN PAINTS
Mercury metal (from latin hydrargyrum = liquid silver) is shiny and silvery and the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Mercury metal is known since ancient times, when it was believed to be something magical and also a cure for everything. More recently Mercury metal was and still is used in thermometers and barometers and in amalgams as filling for our teeth. Elemental mercury and many of its compounds are very toxic, so it should be avoided and not be used, if there are alternatives. Mercury metal can be sold only in small quantities and perfectly sealed for laboratory or display use.
