C cattbarf Guest Dec 31, 2008 #2 As a liquid, it has an appreciable vapor pressure. Inhaled mercury can react with and damage proteins that are involved in shielding nerves.
As a liquid, it has an appreciable vapor pressure. Inhaled mercury can react with and damage proteins that are involved in shielding nerves.
R rhsaunders Guest Dec 31, 2008 #3 First response is correct, but it isn't the physical properties that bite -- it's the chemical ones. The stuff is somewhat toxic.
First response is correct, but it isn't the physical properties that bite -- it's the chemical ones. The stuff is somewhat toxic.
