Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Inorganic Chemicals > Elements > Metals, Heavy > Mercury Terms and Definitions

Mercury

Medical Definition:	A silver metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature. It has the atomic symbol Hg (from hydrargyrum, liquid silver), atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200.59. Mercury is used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants, and astringents. It can be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes which leads to MERCURY POISONING. Because of its toxicity, the clinical use of mercury and mercurials is diminishing.
Guide Notes:	Hg-202
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	7439-97-6

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com