What are the advantages and disadvantages of mercury thermometer ?
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thermometer comparison
advantages disadvantages
Mercury thermometer
cheap display is harder to read
durable does not work below -39�C (Hg freezing pount)
accurate cannot be used for thermograph
Advantages:-
- It is a good conductor of heat and hence, can measure even high temperatures.
- It gives results quickly – has a fast response time.
- It expands linearly and less than alcohol and any other liquid.
- It is more durable than alcohol thermometer because mercury does not evaporate easily.