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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...

Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal that acts as a powerful neurotoxin, yet it is still causing global issues. This is especially true within wastewater, as its presence within waterways is a major environmental and public health hazard due to the fact that it is highly toxic and bioaccumulates within the food chain. Once mercury enters aquatic ecosystems, bacteria convert it into an even more potent form: methylmercury. This form of mercury will then build up in fish tissue and work its way up the food chain, risking

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...

In analytical chemistry, trace mercury analysis focuses on identifying and quantifying mercury at extremely low concentrations, often in parts per billion (ppb) or parts per trillion (ppt). Detecting mercury at these levels is essential for protecting public health and ecosystems because mercury is highly toxic and can bioaccumulate in aquatic food chains. Trace mercury monitoring is commonly used in environmental testing of water, wastewater, soil, air and biological samples, as well as in industrial compliance programs and scientific research. Historically, mercury analysis evolved from relatively simple wet chemistry methods

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...

Come check out the latest Mercury Analyzers & more available from AGS Scientific, Inc.  We will be in Booth #1525, and we will have multiple representatives available to assist you with you laboratory instrument needs. March 7-11, 2026 | San Antonio, TX, USA | Henry B. González Convention Center

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...

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...

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...