The use of mercury thermometers

Mercury thermometer to use: use the thermometer before mercury hg to jilt to below 35 ℃. The top put thermometer mercury in the armpit ( The depths of the armpit) A thermometer in the upper arm clamping, in order to avoid dislocation or fall off; Measure 5 & ndash; 10 minutes; Remove the thermometer, read the temperature data, use toilet paper to wipe thermometer, so that next time or others. Method of mercury thermometer readings: in one hand and live a thermometer tail, i. e. from one end of the mercury column, make the eye keep the same level with a thermometer, and then slowly turn the thermometer, seen from the front when the mercury in the very thick can read the corresponding temperature value. When reading note don't use hand to touch the mercury thermometer, it will influence caused by mercury measurement is not allowed. Mercury thermometer of note: 1, the alar sweat, if any, should be dry again. 2, if the measurement time, loosen the armpit, needs to measure, time shall be recalculated. 3, all factors that affect the actual temperature before testing temperature ( Such as drinking water or a cold drink, etc. ) Should be avoided, drink hot drinks, strenuous exercise, emotional, and take a shower after 30 minutes and measure again. 4, glass thermometer, the highest temperature is 42 ℃, so in custody or temperature is not more than 42 ℃ when cleaning, do not put a thermometer in hot water washing or is used to measure the temperature of water, and other objects. Mercury thermometer special notice: 1. Glass thermometer is easy broken, mercury ( Mercury) The possibility of contamination, so parents must be properly kept, pay attention to the light to take light put, avoid drama vibration. 2. Thermometer once broken, it is forbidden to continue to use, should be in the correct methods for emergency handling, recycling for mercury, in order to prevent the poisoning and environmental pollution.