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ESPECIALLY MERCURY POISONING
Mercury (pronounced /ˈmɜrkjʊri/), also called quicksilver (/ˈkwɪksɪlvər/) or hydrargyrum(/haɪˈdrɑrdʒɨrəm/), is a chemical element with the symbol Hg (Latinized Greek:hydrargyrum, meaning watery or liquid silver) and atomic number 80. A heavy, silvery d-block metal, mercury is one of six chemical elements that are liquid at or near room temperature and pressure,[1][2] the others being caesium, francium, gallium, bromine, andrubidium. Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure. With a melting point of −38.83 °C and boiling point of 356.73 °C, mercury has one of the widest ranges of its liquid state of any metal.
Mercury occurs in deposits throughout the world mostly as cinnabar (mercuric sulfide), which source of the red pigment vermilion, and is mostly obtained by reduction from cinnabar. Cinnabar is highly toxic by ingestion or inhalation of the dust, and mercury poisoning can also result from exposure to soluble forms (such as mercuric chloride ormethylmercury), inhalation of mercury vapor, or eating fish contaminated with mercury.
Mercury is used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, and other scientific apparatus, though concerns about the element's toxicity have led to mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers being largely phased out in clinical environments in favor of alcohol-filled, digital, or thermistor-based instruments. It remains in use in a number of other ways in scientific and scientific research applications, and inamalgam material for dental restoration. It is used in lighting; electricity passed through mercury vapor in a phosphor tube produces short-wave ultraviolet light which then causes the phosphor to fluoresce, making visible light
Mercury poisoning (also known as hydrargaria or mercurialism) is a disease caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury (chemical symbol Hg) is a heavy metal which occurs in several forms, all of which can produce toxic effects in high enough doses. Its zerooxidation state Hg0 exists as vapor or as liquid metal, its mercurous state Hg+ exists as inorganicsalts, and its mercuric state Hg2+ may form either inorganic salts or organomercury compounds; the three groups vary in effects. Toxic effects include damage to the brain, kidney, and lungs.[1]Mercury poisoning can result in several diseases, including acrodynia (pink disease), Hunter-Russell syndrome, and Minamata disease.[2]
Symptoms typically include sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. The type and degree of symptoms exhibited depend upon the individual toxin, the dose, and the method and duration of exposure.
Fluorescent lamps
Fluorescent lamps contain mercury which is released when bulbs are broken. Mercury in bulbs is typically present as either elemental mercury liquid, vapor or both since the liquid evaporates at ambient temperature.[60] When broken indoors, bulbs may emit sufficient mercury vapor to present health concerns, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends evacuating and airing out a room for at least 15 minutes after breaking a fluorescent light bulb.[61] Breakage of multiple bulbs presents a greater concern. A 1987 report described a 23-month-old toddler who suffered anorexia, weight loss, irritability, profuse sweating, and peeling and redness of fingers and toes. This case of acrodynia was traced to exposure of mercury from a carton of 8-foot fluorescent light bulbs that had broken in a potting shed adjacent to the main nursery. The glass was cleaned up and discarded, but the child often used the area for play.[62]
Fluorescent lights contain mercury and, per Washington State regulations, are classified as hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in the garbage. Thurston County residents may dispose of them atparticipating retail stores, HazoHouse, semi-annual WasteMobileevents, or through a permitted hazardous waste disposal company.
- Fluorescent bulbs, tubes, and globes: used in businesses, schools, offices, and stores.
- High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, including mercury vapor, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium: used for streetlights, floodlights, photography, and industrial lighting. Also may contain regulated amount of lead in the base.
- Compact fluorescent: used in homes and offices.
- Neon lamps (some use mercury and phosphor powder): used as novelties, in lounge, and retail establishments.
What to Do If You Break a Lamp
Avoid breathing vapors or touching broken materials.
Do not vacuum or sweep.
- Open windows to vent vapors for at least 15 minutes.
- Use stiff paper or cardboard to pick up large pieces.
- Use duct tape to pick up small pieces and powder.
- Wipe the area clean with a damp paper towel or wet wipe.
- Place all materials in a sealed container.
- Wash your hands.
- Dispose of at HazoHouse — not in your trash. When you change a bulb, cover the flooring with a sheet of plastic.
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No “burn out” failure, 20 year life @ 4380 hours per year, thus eliminating maintenance scheduling, costs and need for replacement lamp storage.
Consumes 35% less power and creates nearly zero heat gain, greatly reducing the load on HVAC systems and providing substantial additional savings (45% total reduction typical in HVAC environments). These qualities combine to significantly reduce the carbon footprint left behind by other products and technologies.
Available in a wide range of color temperatures (K) with a CRI of 85 or above. Color temperature and CRI will remain constant for life of lamp (zero shift).
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