Mercury is poisonous. What if the mercury thermometer is broken?

A: First of all, you should open the window immediately for ventilation. If possible, you can sprinkle some sulfur powder on mercury.

Mercury thermometer contains a small amount of mercury, which may cause mercury poisoning if it comes into contact with the skin. When you accidentally break the mercury thermometer, you can wear rubber gloves to remove mercury from the room. If there is sulfur powder, you can also sprinkle sulfur powder on mercury; In addition, keep the indoor environment ventilated.