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5.35 kg (11.8 lb) of mercury compared to 5.35 kg of water (fedia.io)

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[–] Habahnow 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Mercury gas is what's dangerous right? Not it in liquid form? I guess you mean Careful dropping on a surface that can turn it into a gas ( I'm uncertain of it's boiling point.) Yeah too rich for my blood. Maybe I'll find someone that has one in person someday.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Generally yes, but if you spill it it can be very hard to clean up, and if you don't clean it up it'll evaporate over the course of decades and poison you slowly.

If you want a safer and cheaper (though less heavy) option, I can shoot you a DM once I start making mercury ampules.