Mercury
From London's Ghost Acres
Imported from
- Holland
- Italy
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Spain
- Channel Islands
- France
- United States of America
- Columbia
- British North America
- British West Indies
- Austrian Territories
- Hamburg
- Portugal
- China
- South Africa
- Russia
Description
A heavy, metallic element, mercury is curious in that it is liquid at room temperature. It is used in the production of gaseous chlorine and caustic soda. It was also used to make hats from animal furs.