S skipper Guest Nov 2, 2008 #2 Mercury thermometers are still widely used in meteorology, however in other usage they are becoming increasingly rare. Many countries have banned them from medical use. Most thermometers available to consumers for in home use do not contain mercury.
Mercury thermometers are still widely used in meteorology, however in other usage they are becoming increasingly rare. Many countries have banned them from medical use. Most thermometers available to consumers for in home use do not contain mercury.