Question
The thermometer at home broke, and how long will it take for the mercury vapor to dissipate without causing poisoning?
Answer
60 grams of mercury were destroyed. It is recommended to immediately wipe a small piece of paper, then place the mercury in a glass bottle. It’s best to clean it thoroughly and seal the bottle. Additionally, to prevent the mercury from being removed, it is suggested to open the windows for ventilation immediately, at least for one day, to ensure complete evaporation and avoid mercury vapor causing poisoning. Currently, this situation may have some impact on this aspect. In this case, we need to further investigate and judge our viewpoint. Sometimes, there may be some direct impact possibilities, but we need specific analysis to see specific symptoms.