There are three forms of mercury which can harm the body in different ways. 1. Inorganic mercury 2. Elemental mercury 3. Organic mercury What can cause mercury poisoning in humans: The effect that exposure of mercury have on people depends upon the amount of mercury, the duration of exposure, the measure of exposure, the age of the person and the general health of the ... Continue Reading
Danger Behind Mercury Fillings
A brief history of Mercury The name ‘mercury’ is derived from the Latin word for the Roman god of the same name, while its symbol on the periodic table, Hg, has been taken from the word hydrargyros, which is Greek for water and silver. This is a silver colored metallic chemical element that has a unique property of being liquid at room temperature. The element is lively in ... Continue Reading