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[-] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 23 points 9 months ago

Nah, it's the vapor that's dangerous with elemental mercury. Touching it is basically fine. Just no open wounds and be in a well ventilated area

There are far more toxic forms of mercury you shouldn't mess with though

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