Mercury
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Mercury
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Mercury. Vial containing a sample of the transition metal Mercury (Hg). Mercury has a melting point of -38.8 degrees Celsius, making it the only metal that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure (0 degrees Celsius and 1 bar pressure). It has an extremely high surface tension and will form droplets that appear to roll around on hard surfaces. Mercury is also highly toxic.
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May 1st, 2013
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