Hg

Mercury is chemical element with the symbol Hg and Atomic number 80. It is a silvery-gray metal that is Liquid at room temperature, making it one of the few metals that is liquid in its natural state. Mercury is widely used in various industries, including mining, particularly in the gold mining industry.

In the gold mining industry, Mercury is used in a process called gold amalgamation. This process involves mixing mercury with crushed ore to form an amalgam, which is a mixture of mercury and gold. The gold amalgam is then heated, causing the gold to be transferred from the amalgam to the mercury, which is then separated from the ore.

Mercury is used in gold amalgamation because it has a high affinity for gold, meaning it easily binds to gold atoms. This property makes it an effective tool for extracting gold from ore. However, the use of mercury in gold mining also poses significant environmental and health risks.

Mercury is a toxic substance that can have severe health effects on humans and wildlife. When mercury is released into the environment, it can contaminate soil, water, and air, leading to negative impacts on ecosystems and human health. Inhalation of mercury vapor can damage the nervous system, lungs, and kidneys. Exposure to high levels of mercury can also lead to developmental disorders in children and fetuses.

Due to the environmental and health risks associated with mercury, there has been a push for more sustainable and safer methods of gold extraction. Some alternative methods include using Cyanide leaching, which involves mixing gold ore with a solution of cyanide, and using Heap leaching, which involves placing crushed ore on a heap and pouring a leaching solution over it.

mercury plays a significant role in the gold mining industry, particularly in gold amalgamation. However, its use also poses significant environmental and health risks. As the demand for gold continues to grow, it is essential to explore and implement more sustainable and safer methods of gold extraction to minimize the negative impacts of mercury on the environment and human health.

Packaging specifications

25KG

20GP/25kg

20GP/25kg

20GP/25kg/25 tons (bulk)

20GP/wooden box

Certifications

ISO 9001. ISO 22716. cGMP certified

Kosher, Halal certified

Shipping Information

MOQ: (Due to the nature of chemical transportation, please consult the sea trade manager for details!)

Port of Loading: CHINA - Shanghai Port, Ningbo Zhoushan Port, Guangzhou Port, Qingdao Port, Tianjin Port, Dalian Port, Xiamen Port, Lianyungang Port (can be ensured according to the requirements of customers)

Delivery Time: 4-6 weeks

Payment Terms

L/C, D/P, T/T at buyer’s cost

Sample available on request

English name：

Blue mass

Blue pill

Colloidal mercury

colloidalmercury

elementalmercury

Hg

Hydrargyrum

Kwik

Liquid silver

liquidsilver

Mercure

mercure(french)

Mercurio

Mercury mass

MERCURY ATOMIC ABSORPTION STANDARD SOLUTION

MERCURY ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY STANDARD

MERCURY INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION STANDARD 3

MERCURY PLASMA EMISSION SPECTROSCOPY STANDARD

MERCURY PLASMA EMISSION STANDARD

MERCURY, PLASMA STANDARD SOLUTION

MERCURY METAL

MERCURY METALLO-ORGANIC STANDARD

MERCURY, NATURAL

MERCURY, OIL BASED STANDARD SOLUTION

MERCURY SINGLE ELEMENT PLASMA STANDARD

MERCURY SINGLE ELEMENT STANDARD

MERCURY STANDARD

MERCURY STANDARD SOLUTION

MERCURY VKI STANDARD

MERCURY ICP/DCP STANDARD

MERCURY ICP/MS STANDARD

MERCURY ICP STANDARD

MERCURY NIST STANDARD SOLUTION

MERCURY ICP STANDARD SOLUTION, 1000 UG/ML

MERCURY AAS STANDARD SOLUTION, 1000PPM IN HNO3

MERCURY METAL EXTRA PURE WASHED 99.6+%

MERCURY AAS STANDARD SOLUTION, 1000PPM IN HCL

MERCURY 99.99%

MERCURY LIQUID 99.999999%

MERCURY GR ACS 99.9994% (METALS BASIS) POLAROGRAPHY

MERCURY REDISTILLED 99.999%

RED MERCURY IN LIQUID FORM ONLY

MERCURY, ELECTRONIC GRADE, 99.9999% METALS BASIS

MERCURY R. G., REAG. PH. EUR.

MERCURY EXTRA PURE

MERCURY 99.9995% A.C.S. REAGENT

Mercury, 99.99+% metals basis

MERCURY SOLID PELLET

Mercury, certified metal standard solution for atomic spectrometry

HG STANDARD

Mercuruy

Mercury metal 99.99+ % for analysis

Mercury solution 10 000 ppm

Mercury solution 1000 ppm

Mercuryredistilled

Mercury, Triple Distilled, Reagent

Mercury AA Standard,1000 ppm in HNO3

Quick silver Liquid silver