straightnorth, Author at AGS Scientific

21 Nov Where Does Mercury Pollution Come From?

Posted at 08:32h in Uncategorized by straightnorth

Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a chemical element that is naturally occurring and is found in rock and coal deposits within the earth’s crust. Historically, it has been used in fluorescent lights, thermometers, electrical switches, batteries and more. It was used more widely before...

14 Sep Types of Mercury: Understanding Its Forms and Impacts

Posted at 23:07h in Uncategorized by straightnorth

Mercury touches many fields---from industry and research to consumer products and the food chain. Understanding the different types of mercury gives you a clearer picture of where risks come from, how to measure them, and which controls and regulations apply. This guide...

14 Sep Mercury in Water: Detection, Sources, and Solutions

Posted at 22:51h in Uncategorized by straightnorth

The first recorded instance of death by mercury poisoning occurred in 1956 in the Japanese city of Minamata. The cause was traced back to the consumption of seafood tainted by runoff from a nearby chemical factory. Since that tragedy, industries around the world have made...

14 Sep Mercury in Food: Health Risks and Detection

Posted at 22:00h in Nippon Instruments by straightnorth

Mercury has long been recognized as one of the most dangerous heavy metals for human health. While it occurs naturally in the environment, human activity has increased the amount of mercury that finds its way into soil, air and water. This pollution becomes part of...

15 Apr How to Choose the Right Mercury Analyzer

Posted at 12:44h in Nippon Instruments by straightnorth

Mercury is one of the most toxic and hazardous elements that presents a clear threat to human health. Unfortunately, many industrial processes have resulted in mercury being released into the environment, where it contaminates the air, water and soil. Although the use of mercury is...

Author: straightnorth

21 Nov Where Does Mercury Pollution Come From?

14 Sep Types of Mercury: Understanding Its Forms and Impacts

14 Sep Mercury in Water: Detection, Sources, and Solutions

14 Sep Mercury in Food: Health Risks and Detection

15 Apr How to Choose the Right Mercury Analyzer