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IMERC Fact Sheet: Mercury Use in Measuring Devices
Abstract: "Mercury Use in Measuring Devices" summarizes the use of mercury in devices that conduct some form of measurement, including barometers, thermometers, manometers, blood pressure cuffs, and others.
Source: IMERC
URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/imerc/factsheets/me
asuring_devices.cfm

 

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