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What are the advantages of a spirit-filled or biodegradable-liquid thermometer when compared to a conventional mercury-filled thermometer?

April 26, 2017advantages conventional mercury-filled spirit-filled thermometer

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What are the advantages of a spirit-filled or biodegradable-liquid thermometer when compared to a conventional mercury-filled thermometer?

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A. The main advantage is avoiding the hazards associated with mercury. Spirit-filled thermometers are nonhazardous and can be easily disposed of if broken. Since mercury is considered a hazard, if a mercury thermometer is broken, it must be cleaned up and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.