Ballasts that have PCBs are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). They aren’t hazardous when used as intended, as long as they don’t leak. … Severe concentrated exposure to PCBs can result in skin lesions, liver damage, or other problems. AreRead More →
Chyawanprash Side Effects There are no known side effects of the natural and ayurvedic Chyawanprash recipe that promises zero adulteration and 100% purity in every spoon. Is Dabur Chyawanprash is safe? Dabur Chyawanprash is a safe Ayurvedic formula that can be consumed by people of all age groups- from youngRead More →
mercury compounds Mercury(II) chloride, HgCl2 (also called bichloride of mercury or corrosive sublimate), is perhaps the commonest bivalent compound. What is mercurous chloride used for? Mercurous chloride finds uses as a purgative (laxative) and in the preparation of insecticides and medicines. It has also been used to treat infections ofRead More →
A colonized Mercury would mean abundant minerals and energy for the rest of the Solar System. Having these resources at our fingertips would be intrinsic to creating a post-scarcity economy, and could speed the development of colonies and terraforming efforts elsewhere. Would it be possible to terraform the Moon? WeRead More →
Fish get mercury from the water they live in. All types of fish contain some amount of mercury. … Bigeye tuna, marlin, and king mackerel also contain high levels of mercury. It’s also possible to develop mercury poisoning from eating too much seafood. Why mackerel is bad for you? MackerelRead More →
Use of mercury in hatmaking is thought to have been adopted by the Huguenots in 17th-century France, at a time when the dangers of mercury exposure were already known. This process was initially kept a trade secret in France, where hatmaking rapidly became a hazardous occupation. Did they use mercuryRead More →
Fish that contain high levels of mercury include shark, orange roughy, swordfish and ling. Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and food. The unborn baby is most sensitive to the effects of mercury, particularly during the third and fourth months of gestation. What typesRead More →
More than 89% of aneroid readings and less than 44% of the readings by digital device had absolute difference of 5mm Hg. when compared with the mercury readings for both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Sensitivity and specificity of aneroid device was higher (86.7% and 98.7%) than digital device (80%Read More →
Mercury oxide is a binary compound of oxygen and mercury, with the formula HgO. In normal conditions it is a solid, loose substance, and depending on the degree of dispersion it is red or yellow – the main and most important mercury oxide. Why is mercury oxide a compound? MercuryRead More →