Graham Balin wrote:
>
> Does anyone have any idea about how to dispose of a sphyg-full of Hg?
> I seem to remember seeing a *spillage pack* on sale somewhere that had
> flowers of sulphur in it.
>
>
> Have tried putting sulphur on it, but all it does is give dusty yellow
> mercury, but the stuff is unchanged. What do I do?
>
> Anyone know of any sites that might have info?
Sure. All you need is ethanol and a bit of concentrated nitric acid.
Check http://www.overthrow.com under 'Drugs and Bombs' - simple formula
for mercury fulminate. Then wait for Guy Fawkes Day. Store it carefully.
Guaranteed to get rid of your mercury in a flash - and a loud noise...
Careful, now.
Phil
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Natick, MA, 01760, USA
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