Domestic mercury thermometer broken will not be poisoned
Hello! Do not be too afraid of mercury, mercury vapor is toxic, but the need for long-term chronic exposure, or a large number of acute contact will be poisoned, the amount of the thermometer is relatively small.
Mercury is toxic, the thermometer should be cleaned in a timely manner after the break, or Mercury will be volatile, inhaled by the human body, damage to health
1, you should have seen the collection of mercury beads, 2-3 minutes inhalation of volatile at room temperature, the amount of a minimum of 2, the remaining in the case of ventilation, the absorption is minimal, do not worry too much. 3, home ventilation conditions are relatively good, then, generally do not cause mercury poisoning. Can be sprinkled with sulfur powder in the above is mainly to deal with residual mercury 1, do not put the collected mercury into the sewer, so as not to pollute the groundwater. 1, with a vacuum cleaner may have mercury in the gap to suck it again, the dust bag discarded. 2, at least in January to maintain good indoor ventilation, try not to use air conditioning. 3, finally, can not find the sulfur powder, can use thin metal powder (iron, copper and zinc) or 5% Potassium Permanganate solution onto the floor and the gap, but also reflect the out part of mercury.
If you are still worried, you can eat carrots, seaweed, as well as foods rich in Vc to accelerate the elimination of mercury in the body. In case of pregnancy, it is recommended that you wait for the fetus to form a B ultrasound to determine the normal development of the fetus.
