Mercury is a toxic liquid metal, so some special measures need to be taken when collecting it to ensure safety. Here are the steps to collect mercury:
1. Determine the area of mercury sprinkling: first, determine the area of mercury sprinkling in order to determine the scope of collection.
2. Wear personal protective equipment: Before collecting mercury, you need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, goggles, respiratory mask and protective clothing.
3. Prepare collection tools: prepare some collection tools, such as plastic scraper, straw, filter paper and sealed container.
4. Manual collection: For a small amount of mercury spilled, you can use plastic scraper or straw and other tools to collect it manually. Gently scrape the mercury onto the filter paper or into the suction straw, and then transfer it to a closed container.
5. Sticky material collection: For large mercury spills, sticky materials (such as tape or gel) can be used for collection. Stick the adhesive material on the area where the mercury is splashed, then slowly peel it off, tear off the mercury together, and put it into a closed container.
6. Use of chemical adsorbent: use of chemical adsorbent can collect mercury more effectively. Sprinkle the chemisorbent on the area where mercury is spilled, wait for a period of time, and collect it into a closed container.
7. Waste disposal: all mercury collected shall be stored in a closed manner and properly disposed of to prevent further pollution.
In conclusion, mercury collection requires caution and care to ensure safety and comply with all relevant safety regulations and regulations. If you are not sure how to collect mercury safely, please consult a professional.
