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Uses of Mercury and Silver

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Uses & Benefits

Industrial Uses

Medical Uses

Other Uses

Toxicity

Present in Human Body

In Blood

In Bone

 
  • It is a liquid metal at room temperature, but it is a toxic heavy metal and hence many uses of mercury are under review or phased out.
  • It is manly used as a catalysts in chemical industry.
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Dentistry
Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry
Highly Toxic
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
0.45 p.p.m.
 
  • Silver is mainly used for Jewelry and show piece.
  • It is used for manufacturing high quality mirrors due to its reflectivity property.
Chemical Industry, Clothing Industry, Electrical Industry
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
Alloys, Bullion, Coinage, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues
Non Toxic
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
0.44 p.p.m.