Mercury Thermometers

Q: How to use a mercury thermometer?

To use a mercury thermometer, do the following:Choose a mercury-free glass thermometerPick between an oral or a rectal thermometer.Use soap and water to clean the thermometer.

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Dr. Odin Digital Thermometer DMT 4320 - Accurate Fast-Response Jumbo Display, Flexible Tip & Rapid Alarm Signal

Price: 255 USD ($)/Piece

MOQ10 Piece/Pieces

Drug TypeOther Types

Physical FormOther

FunctionOther

Recommended ForHospital

DosageAs per doctor prescribed

Dosage GuidelinesAs per doctor prescribed

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Surat

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Mercury Thermometer Regular Recommended For: Hospital

Price : 125 USD ($)

Mercury Thermometer Oval Shape Recommended For: Hospital

Price : 210 USD ($)

Mercury Sphygmomanometer - Metal & Rubber, 30x15x10cm, 0-300mmHg Scale | Accurate Readings, Durable Design, Easy to Use, Mercury Filled, Reliable Results

Measurement TypeBlood Pressure

Fluid TypeMercury

Scale Range0-300mmHg

MaterialMetal, Rubber

Dimensions30x15x10cm

Weight2kg

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New Delhi

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Liquid Silver Mercury 99.999% - Molecular Weight: 200.61 g/mol, Appearance: Silver-White with Mirror Luster, Uses: Electroplating, Instrumentation

Price: 110 USD ($)/Kilograms

MOQ35 Kilograms/Kilograms

Payment TermsPaypal, Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), Western Union

Supply Ability100000 Per Month

Delivery Time5 Days

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Sa Globalz Merchandise Import And Export

Johannesburg

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Patient Examine Products Mercury Thermometer

Price: 90 INR/Piece

MOQ50 Piece/Pieces

HeightApprox. 130 mm

ShapeCylindrical

MaterialGlass, Mercury

ApplicationMedical temperature measurement

Automation GradeManual

PhaseSolid (with liquid mercury inside)

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Conxport Thermometer Mercury Deluxe

MaterialOther, Glass body with mercury

ConditionNew

TechnologyOther, Traditional mercury based

PortableYes

DisposableNo

Wall MountedNo

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Ambala Cantt

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Conxport Thermometer Mercury Economy

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Mercury In Steel Thermometers - Mercury & Steel, Diameter: 50mm/100mm, Immersion Length: 100mm, Temp Range: 0-150Â°C | Accurate Readings, Durable Design, Easy to Use

MaterialSteel, Mercury

Diameter50mm, 100mm

Temperature range0-150°C

Accuracy+/-1°C

Immersion length100mm

ConnectionNPT

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Mumbai

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Mercury-In-Steel Thermometer - Color: Black

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Vapour Pressure Thermometers

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Oral Mercury Thermometer

MaterialGlass

Dimensions10cmx1cmx1cm

TypeOval Large

ScaleCelsius/Fahrenheit

Quantity10 pieces

Accuracy+/- 0.1°C

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Mumbai

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Clinical Mercury Thermometer

Price : 98.00 INR

Mercury in Steel Dial Thermometer

Price Trend: 1100.00 - 4000.00 INR/Number

MOQ1 Number

MaterialStainless Steel Outer Case

TypeMercury in Steel Dial Thermometer

UsageOther, Industrial temperature measurement

TheoryOther, Liquid expansion (Mercury)

Connection MethodBottom, Back, or Adjustable Angle

CustomizedAvailable as per requirement

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Kolkata

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Ready Stock Mercury Hg 99.999% Min Silver Liquid Metal Mercury With Best Price! - Cas No: 7439-97-6

Price: 110000 USD ($)/Ton

MOQ1 Ton/Tons

ShapeSilver Liquid 99.999% purity mercury

Melting PointSilver Liquid 99.999 purity mercury

TasteOther

SolubilityInsoluble

FormLiquid

Other NamesHg,Silver Liquid 99.999% purity mercury

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Hebei Shunxing Import And Export Co., Ltd

Hebei

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Mercury Thermometers

Nominal Size63, 100

Stem LocationCentre Back

Case MaterialStainless Steel

BezelStock finish

DialWhite Alluminium

PointerAdjustable Black

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Vasai

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Bimetal Mercury Gas Thermometers

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Mercury Thermometers - High-Precision Glass, Durable Design for Accurate Temperature Readings

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Clinical Thermometer for Measuring Body Temperature

MaterialGlass, plastic

Length100 mm

Measurement Range96-108 °F

Accuracy±0.1 °F

CalibrationISO 80369-1

SterilizationAutoclavable

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Amritsar

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Mercury Thermometer Application: Medical Industries

MOQ50 Unit/Units

MaterialPlastic, Glass

UseHospital

Product TypeMercury Thermometer

ApplicationMedical Industries

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Unisurge Enterprises Private Limited

Ahmedabad

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FAQs Related to Mercury Thermometers

Who invented the mercury thermometer?

Dana Gabriel Fahrenheit, an Amsterdam-based scientist, devised the mercury-in-glass or mercury thermometer in the 1830s (1714). A mercury-filled bulb is secured to a thin glass tube, with the tube holding a significantly less volume of mercury than the bulb.

Why is mercury used in thermometers?

Since of its high coefficient of expansion, mercury is employed in thermometers because even a slight increase in temperature causes substantial expansion, which can be measured in the capillary of the calibrated portion of the thermometer.

How to use a mercury thermometer?

To use a mercury thermometer, do the following:

Choose a mercury-free glass thermometer
Pick between an oral or a rectal thermometer.
Use soap and water to clean the thermometer.

Is mercury thermometer safe?

Broken mercury thermometers with the silvery ball inside pose a health risk if the glass isn't thoroughly cleaned.

Mercury Filled Thermometer - Application: Laboratory

Price: 1650 INR/Piece

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Product TypeMercury Filled Thermometer

MaterialStainless Steel

Temperature0-200 C Celsius (oC)

ColorSilver

UsageLaboratory

ApplicationLaboratory

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Ramco Instrument

Gandhinagar

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Stainless Steel Mercury Thermometer

Price : 1650 INR

Mercury Thermometer - Mercury Material, 127 mm Length, Rectangle Shape | Corrosion Resistance, Dimensional Accuracy, Easy Operations

Price: 500 INR/Piece

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Dressing TypeOther, Thermometer

MaterialOther, Mercury

DisposableNo

ShapeRectangle

Length127 Millimeter (mm)

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Multicare Surgical Products Corporation

New Delhi

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Thermometer Mercury

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Mercury in Steel Thermometer - Stainless Steel SS304 Case, 100mm to 300mm Stem Lengths | Rigid or Capillary Type, Dry or Liquid Filled, Accurate to 1% F.S.D.

Dial Size100mm, 150mm

Case MaterialSS304, Aluminum

Stem MaterialSS304, SS316

Stem Length100-300mm+

Stem Diameter10mm, 12mm

Accuracy1% FSD

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Adarsh Industries

Mumbai

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ZMR Series Mercury in Steel Thermometers

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Zm Series Mercury In Steel Thermometer Application: Industrial

Price : 1600 INR

Mercury-In-Steel Thermometer

Dial Size100-250mm

Accuracy+1% of span

MaterialsAlloy steel, Stainless Steel

Bulb Dia16mm

CapillaryCopper, PVC, Stainless Steel

Stem LengthUp to 300mm

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P.M.L & Company

Delhi

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Mercury Thermometer - High-Quality Glass, Various Sizes Available, Transparent Color - Accurate Temperature Measurement for Industrial and Laboratory Use

Price: 90 INR/Unit

MOQ100 Unit/Units

UsageIndustrial

Product TypeMercury Thermometer

ColorTransparent

SizeDifferent Size

MaterialGlass

ApplicationChemical Laboratory

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M R Scientific Glass Works

Ambala

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Mercury Thermometer - Stainless Steel Back, 10.5" Long, -38 to +130F Range, Accuracy 0.15F , Manual Operation for Hospital Use

Price: 56 INR/Piece

MOQ1000 Piece/Pieces

Equipment TypeHOSPITAL use

MaterialOther

ConditionNew

Technologytemp.

Wall MountedNo

Real-Time OperationNo

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Fairbizps

Ghaziabad

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Mercury In Steel Dial Thermometer

MaterialSteel, Mercury

Diameter100mm

Length200mm

Temperature Range-30°C to +150°C

Accuracy+/-1°C

Connection TypeNPT

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Unick Control System

Kolkata

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Multi Mercury In Steel Dial Thermometer 0 To 160

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Safe To Use Infrared Thermometer

Price: 1200 INR/Piece

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ColorBrack & Grey, White

MaterialOther

ConditionNew

PortableYes

DisposableNo

Wall MountedNo

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Medrays Healthcare

Chalisgaon

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Electronic Mercury Thermometer For Medical

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Clinical Mercury Thermometer with High Accuracy - Glass, 150 mm, Dual Scale 35-42Â°C | Mercury Filled, Oral Use, Plastic Case

TypeMercury thermometer

ScaleDual

Measurement Range35-42°C

Accuracy0.1°C

MaterialGlass, Mercury

Length150 mm (approx.)

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Rac Exports

Ambala Cantt

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Laboratory Thermometers - Glass, Various Lengths, Red | Mercury/Toluene, Accurate Measurement, Lightweight Design, Multiple Temperature Ranges

Price : 25

Mercury Actuated Thermometer

Nominal Size150 Mm

ApplicationIndustry

Ranges-35-750 F

AccuracyClass 1

StemRigid

FeaturesRugged Construction, Fast Response, High Repeatability, Protection Ip65, Small Hysteresis, Long Life, Affordable Prices

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G. M . Engineers

Pune

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Bimetallic Dial Thermometer

materialHigh grade

dial_typeBimetallic

customizationAvailable

durabilityHigh

priceIndustrial

product_typeDial Thermometer

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Pointer Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

Chhatral

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Mercury in Steel Dial Thermometer - SS 304, Dial Size 100-250 mm, -38 to 600 Â°C Process Temperature, 1% Accuracy, Weatherproof, Durable Design

Dial Size100-250 mm

Accuracy1%

Ambient Temperature-25 to +65 °C

Process Temperature-38 to 600 °C

Operating Pressure25 kg/cm2

Case MaterialSS 304

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Zoom Instruments Manufacturing Company

Kolkata

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Dial Thermometer - Inert Gas Filled Mercury in Steel Bimetallic Design | Precision Measurement, Durable Quality Materials

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Mercury in Steel Dial Thermometer - SS 304, Size 100-250 mm | Accurate Readings, Weatherproof, Durable Design, Long Life, Wide Usage

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Glass Thermometer - Mercury Interior, Durable White Glass Body with Protective Hard Case | Fast Accurate Easy Reading for Family Use and Travel

Price: 76 INR/Piece

MOQ1000 Paint/Paints

UsageFor Measuring Body Temperature

Product TypeOval Shape Clinical Glass Mercury Thermometer

Voltage220-240 Volt (v)

ClassificationBody Temperature Thermometer

MaterialGlass

ColorWhite

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Sa Enterprises

Thane

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Hard Tip Digital Thermometer - ABS Material, White Color | 10-Pack Family Use, Fast & Accurate with Single Touch ON/OFF, 10% Mercury Free

Price : 85 INR

Mercury Steel Type Thermometer

dial_diameter6mm, 4mm

case_material304 steel

bezel_materialDie-cast aluminum

dial_coverSafety glass

design_optionsVertical, capillary

stem_material316 steel

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Tirupati Industries

Mumbai

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Mercury Thermometer Application: Household And Hospital

TypeOther, Mercury Thermometer

MaterialGlass

ApplicationHousehold And Hospital

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Nitya Scientific

Ahmedabad

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Oral Rectal Clinical Mercury Thermometer Age Group: As Per Buyer Requirement

Price: 62.00 INR/Piece

MOQ1 Piece/Pieces

Product TypeMercury Thermometer

ColorMultipurpose

UsageOral Rectal & Underarm

Weight6.10 Kilograms (kg)

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Gauri Industries

Delhi

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What is Mercury Thermometer?

A mercury thermometer consists of a glass tube filled with mercury and labeled with an industry-standard temperature scale. Since mercury expands and shrinks in response to variations in temperature, a temperature reading may be taken directly from the scale. Mercury thermometers are versatile enough to measure internal body temperature in addition to liquid and vapor temperatures. Thermometers containing mercury are commonplace in homes, labs, and factories.

Glass fever thermometers about the size of a straw contain a silvery-white liquid known as mercury. They may be found in many institutional settings, including homes, schools, and hospitals.

There are a wide variety of places where mercury thermometers can be put to service, from laboratories to blood banks to incubators to water and acid baths.

Types of Mercury Thermometer

1. Maximum thermometer

Maximum-minimum thermometers often called Six's thermometers, are special kinds of thermometers that record the highest and lowest temperatures for a given period, usually 24 hours. It is not a thermometer that uses the expansion of mercury, and there are mercury-free variants available, but the original design does use mercury to show where a column of alcohol is located, and the location of that column shows the temperature.

2. Glass Bulb containing Mercury

The mercury in the bulb expands and increases as the temperature rises, making the glass bulb a reservoir. The stainless steel used in this section of the thermometer helps to keep the mercury within at a temperature much below room temperature. This is the portion of the thermometer that comes into touch with the user, whether it is the arm, the tongue, or another area of the body.

As the temperature increases above the ambient level, the mercury begins to rise due to expansion. The mercury thread pushes through the narrowing, crosses it, and then becomes caught once the opening widens. After it shrinks, you can still get a reliable reading because the narrowing serves to trap the mercury.

3. Expansion Chamber & Scale.

The gas or air in the expansion chamber rises when mercury in the tube rises due to an increase in temperature. When the temperature rises over the indicated figure, the mercury in the thermometer will expand to fill the extra room. Although this situation never occurs during regular operations. The Expansion Chamber is the last section of the capillary tube. For the sake of allowing the gases greater room to expand, it is hemispherical in form.

4. Mercury (liquid in glass) thermometer

Once upon a time, taking a person's temperature necessitated the use of a mercury thermometer.

Because of health and safety concerns, they are no longer commercially available and may be illegal in your area.

Mercury thermometers are reliable and may be used orally, rectally, or subcutaneously to provide an exact body temperature measurement.

5. Capillary Tube

A capillary tube is a thin glass tube with a narrow inside diameter. This allows the mercury to grow through the opening. To make sure that the correct reading is taken, the capillary tube is a different color than the expansion chamber. Its uniform diameter ensures that the mercury inside it expands proportionally with the temperature rise, allowing for precise temperature readings.

Mercury Thermometer Uses

1. Household Uses of Mercury Thermometers

The mercury glass mercury thermometer price is high for home items and has certainly been seen by you at some point or another in either the kitchen or the bathroom. The temperature of a healthy child can help you diagnose an illness in your child. or when the meat thermometers say to start cooking.

Because it can be stored in liquid form at a wide range of temperatures, mercury is a reliable chemical source for thermometers. The mercury thermometers themselves are about the size of a narrow straw and contain a transparent, white liquid.

2. Freezing

Once mercury reaches -37.89 degrees Fahrenheit, it solidifies, and any nitrogen present in the air will sink to get trapped underneath the liquid metal when it thaws. Take it in for servicing so it may be fixed and used again. Consequently, when the temperature outside drops below -30 degrees, mercury thermometers should be carried inside.

3. Industrial Uses of Mercury Thermometers

Mercury thermometers are easy to use and provide reliable results. Large-scale, high-temperature applications in power plants and piping have the potential to have a profound effect on the manufacturing sector.

A thermometer is an essential part of most pieces of machinery used in factories today, from chemical storage tanks and vats to heating and cooling devices.

A simple mercury thermometer can have a significant effect on the quality of processed food in smaller-scale home industrial applications such as canneries, breweries, candy making, bakeries, wineries, and dairies.

4. Educational and Medical Uses of Mercury Thermometers

Getting your hands dirty with different chemicals is an inevitable part of every experiment. Measurement and sizing may be done with the right equipment. Without the necessary equipment, achieving the ideal temperature might be challenging. That's Why It's a Bad Idea to Mess Around with Laboratory Chemicals.

Mercury thermometers demand careful attention when being used for either educational or medical purposes. Mercury thermometers, for example, can be used for a wide variety of purposes.

5. Restrictions on the Use of Mercury Thermometers

Due to its hazard, several governments have limited or outright prohibited the use of mercury in certain applications. Many nations have banned this basic medical gadget in hospitals and schools, and some states in the United States have made it unlawful to sell, use, or distribute mercury thermometers. What was once useful for a wide variety of purposes is now restricted to a narrower range of applications and has been refocused on health.

The public and government are investigating a range of accurate and dependable mercury-free thermometers as potential replacements. Digital thermometers that run on batteries or the sun are even more eco-friendly options. These two examples demonstrate the progress and success of technological innovation.

Comparison Between Mercury & Digital Thermometer

Mercury Thermometer Vs Digital thermometer

1. Mercury Thermometer

A glass thermometer like this is one of the oldest and most reliable methods of measuring body temperature. Mercury, a heavy and toxic metal, is present. Using the bar's resting place on the tube's calibrated temperature scale, you may determine the room temperature. The measurement is based on the natural chemical interaction between mercury and temperature.

Pros:

In either extreme heat or cold, a mercury thermometer will not crack.
It has a high-temperature measuring capacity and is an excellent heat conductor
Because mercury doesn't drip down the thermometer's glass, the readings are reliable.
It's crucial equipment for every laboratory.

Cons:

Toxic mercury. Take caution when handling it.
A mercury thermometer's glass construction makes it prone to shattering
Mercury spreads quickly if it falls to the ground, making the area hazardous and difficult to clean up.
The reading itself is a time-consuming process.

2. Digital Thermometer

In recent years, digital thermometers have surpassed mercury ones in terms of popularity. A temperature sensor detects the environment's heat and relays that information to the user via the gadget's built-in screen. It employs voltage and metal probes to achieve its goals. They are powered by batteries and need to be recharged very infrequently.

Pros:

A digital thermometer can be used quickly and easily.
It provides readings much more quickly than a traditional mercury thermometer.
Since it lacks potentially dangerous compounds, it is safer to use.
As compared to a mercury thermometer, it provides more accurate readings.

Cons:

In case the batteries in your digital thermometer ever die, you should always have a backup set on hand
The results may not be reliable if the batteries are nearly dead
The battery's eventual depletion is notoriously hard to foresee.
Getting a digital thermometer clean is tricky because water can cause mechanical havoc.

3. Comparison

It's difficult to come down on the side of any of these two thermometers. Both have unique characteristics and pros and cons. Lab glassware such as mercury thermometers has replaced its historical use in the home. Mercury thermometers are being phased out in favor of their digital counterparts in a variety of settings, including the home and the workplace. Which thermometer is best for you depends on how precise you need it to be and what you want to use it for.

Mercury Thermometers Price List

Product Name	Expected Price
Fitzer Mercury Barometer	45000
Mercury Thermometer	150
Pharmaceutical Transparent Glass Mercury Thermometer For Clinical	150
Thermometer Blue Mercury Free	450
Mercury Thermometer	1650
Oral Rectal Clinical Mercury Thermometer	62
Oval Shape Clinical Glass Mercury Thermometer	76
Clinical Mercury Thermometer with High Accuracy	22
High Accuracy Mercury Thermometer	50

This Data was Last Updated on 2026-04-20

Mercury Thermometers Manufacturers | Suppliers in India

Company Name	Member Since
Physio Care Devices New Delhi, India	15 Years
Dynamic Gauges Pvt. Ltd. Vasai, India	13 Years
Akshar Pharma Surat, India	11 Years
Western Surgical Rajkot, India	11 Years
Fairdeal Tubes Corporation Mumbai, India	9 Years
Namco National Medicine Co Amritsar, India	8 Years
Lifecura Pharma Mumbai, India	7 Years
Sa Globalz Merchandise Import And Export Johannesburg, South Africa	6 Years
Contemporary Export Industry Ambala Cantt, India	6 Years
Alamdar International Kolkata, India	3 Years