How To Use Mercury Thermometer When It Is Broken?

Various thermometers have been designed and manufactured for different purposes. The basis of its design is: utilizing the phenomenon of thermal expansion and contraction of solid, liquid and gas affected by temperature; changing the pressure of gas (or steam) with different temperature under constant volume condition; the effect of thermoelectric effect; changing resistance with temperature; and the influence of thermal radiation.

1 What if the mercury thermometer is broken?

Ground Processing Method

1. Open doors and windows to enhance ventilation and reduce the possibility of mercury vapor poisoning. Mercury is volatile. Then sprinkle some sulfur powder on the broken mercury thermometer.

2. Because of the low mercury content, potted soil or flour can be used to remove crushed residues.

Skin contact treatment

1. Clean it quickly with paper. Rinse with plenty of water. If wounds are exposed to mercury, it is recommended to see a doctor nearby.

The treatment of eating by mistake

1. Heavy metal mercury can be used by referring to a large amount of milk or soymilk, egg white (containing a large amount of protein) liquid.

After treatment, the patient is approaching the doctor.

2. Method of using thermometer

1. In order to avoid affecting the accuracy of the ear thermometer due to the external supercooling or overheating environment, it is necessary to place the ear thermometer at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before use in order to avoid incorrect measurement results.

2. Subjects should keep their body temperature balanced for at least 20 minutes at room temperature.

3. Avoid damp ears and keep them clean before use. Accurate temperature can be measured only when there is no obstruction or excessive accumulation of earwax in the ear.

4. After vigorous exercise, you should rest for at least 30 minutes before taking measurements.

5. Please do not measure your ear temperature when you first wake up, because the temperature of the ear on which side you are pressed will be higher than the normal body temperature.

6. Usually the temperature measured between the left ear and the right ear is slightly different, so it is recommended that the same ear be used to measure body temperature.

7. When repeated measurements are made continuously, the probe head should be removed between measurements, and the next measurement should be made after a break of at least 5 seconds, so that the most correct measurement result can be obtained.

8. Normal measurements range from 35.5 to 37.8 degrees Celsius. Usually, users should take more temperature measurements in order to understand their own health temperature. If there are abnormalities, they should pay attention to physical changes or ask your doctor.

9. Alcohol should be used to clean and credible infrared ear thermometer probe after each measurement to avoid earwax blockage affecting the measurement results, so as to ensure the accuracy of the next measurement.