Re: Open question to group on Apologia Poetica

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Posted by MrTim (64.12.96.235) on December 29, 2002 at 16:22:10:

In Reply to: Open question to group on Apologia Poetica posted by Ernest on December 27, 2002 at 18:26:06:

: Hi:
: Does anyone know what you get by mixing mercury, sulfur and salt? Is it some kind of toxic lubricant or grease?
: Thanks,Happy New Year to all,
: Ernest
:

Hey Ernest,
From a chemical perspective (I'm not much into alchemy) you'll end up with mercury sulfide (HgS) and mercury chloride (HgCl).
The latter is poisonous AND corrosive (so it won't make a good lubricant.) Stick with safer stuff!
MrTim

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