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 ...

Your two-year-old is crying. Her forehead is hot and you fear she’s running a fever. You rush to get a thermometer. You grab one, but in your haste, you drop it. It breaks, ...

The global thermometer market size was valued at USD 1.50 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach from USD 1.63 billion in 2025 to USD 3.43 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.64% during the ...

SFU EHS will swap your mercury thermometers with non-mercury alternatives for free. Simon Fraser University is committed to eliminating non-essential uses of mercury and mercury-containing products.

This clever gadget stands out because unlike all other modern, mercury-free thermometers, this one doesn't require a battery. Instead, it packs an integrated supercapacitor, which means you can ...

During in-house tests on popular clinical thermometers (mercury and digital) has found at least 16 popular brands to be inaccurate in calibration. In a shocking revelation, the Consumer Education ...

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 ...

Manufacturers are increasing their investments in mercury-free thermometers, including digital and infrared radiation thermometers, as a result of the advent of cost-effective and more accurate ...