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Elavhõbe, also known as mercury, is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature, a property shared only by bromine. Mercury has a low melting point of -38.83 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of 356.73 degrees Celsius. Its density is 13.534 grams per cubic centimeter, making it one of the densest elements.
Mercury is found in cinnabar ore and is extracted through smelting. Historically, it has been used in
The toxicity of mercury is a significant concern. Exposure can occur through inhalation of mercury vapor, ingestion,