Sunday, 16 December 2012

How to remove mercury from a broken thermometer


How to remove mercury from a broken thermometer
Probably every family at least once in his life faced with such an unpleasant moment as the collection of mercury from a broken thermometer. Mercury itself is not dangerous, but it is very dangerous vapors. Inhalation of vapors is a real threat, so if you are faced with this situation, use this recommendation to avoid poisoning. thermometer How to remove mercury from a broken thermometer
Probably every family at least once in his life faced with such an unpleasant moment as the collection of mercury from a broken thermometer. Mercury itself is not dangerous, but it is very dangerous vapors. Inhalation of vapors is a real threat, so if you are faced with this situation, use this recommendation to avoid poisoning. You will need
- Paper - Rubber gloves - Gauze bandage - Plastic Packages - Brush, - Adhesive or tape, - Soap, - Potassium permanganate, - Soda Ash Instruction

    
First you need to remove the children and animals in another room. Open and close the door to harmful evaporation is trapped in another room.
    
It is desirable to include air-conditioning or a draft, because at temperatures above 18 degrees starts evaporation of mercury. Do everything necessary to reduce the temperature in the room.
    
At the feet should wear plastic bags. On the face of wear gauze bandage soaked with water (if any respirator, it is better). In the eyes wear goggles.
    
First proceed to collect the fragments of a broken thermometer. Shards prepared to put in a plastic bag, which must be carefully tie.
    
Widgets gather mercury is difficult, because it diverges into smaller balls. Gently with a brush to drive balls of mercury on a paper towel. Tightly packed in a plastic bag.
    
Include a flashlight and more carefully consider the place duct mercury. The remaining particles of mercury is very easy to put together by adhesive plaster or tape. Gently stick tape patch on this place, and removal of the caution, throw in a plastic bag, carefully close or tie. If mercury is spilled on the carpet, then most likely, you have to throw it away.
    
Once collected all particles to prepare a solution that helps neutralize mercury vapor. Mix one liter of water 40 grams grated soap and 50 oz. soda. Pour this solution where possible remaining particles of mercury.
    
Then dilute a small amount of potassium permanganate in water and carefully, alternating with normal washing and hygiene, wash spill mercury place 3-4 times during the day.
    
And after all collected and removed. Get phone number, address and item collection devices containing mercury. Or cause a specialized organization of the building.
Note
Do not use cleaning mop and broom mercury, so the images you've just blow over her floor. Do not use a vacuum cleaner, as when heated mercury will exude poisonous fumes. Vacuum will in this case thrown out.

1 comment:

  1. Then diminish a bit of blood potassium permanganate in water and carefully, changing with normal cleaning and cleanliness, clean leak mercury place 3-4 times during the day.



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