Ok, so I stupidly knocked over the Galileo thermometer that was sitting on top of a shelf, and managed to cut myself a little with the glass too while I was picking up all the mess. Alternatively, use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments. I must be careful with mine now I have read that. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Guess what, they burned like rags soaked in kerosene. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In order to help avoid your Galileo thermometers from being broken, here are a few tips: Handle with care: Galileo thermometers are easily breakable, so be careful when handling them. For. Lancet. First, make sure that the temperature of the room is stable and not too hot or too cold. http://trumpforest.com/ is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Our cat decided today he would knock out Galileo thermometer off of our shelf and it exploded it all over our floors and some belongings. will get pics when home and dig out victims (book etc) when im home. If a battery is swallowed, contact the battery ingestion hotline at 800-498-8666. Once all glass and mercury have been collected, Contact your local health or fire department for disposal guidance. Slowly and carefully drop the mercury onto a damp paper towel. The green liquid is at a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. A Galileo thermometer should be positioned away from windows and other sources of heating or cooling. So disappointed when my cat broke the one that I " had", from my dad. If there are any broken pieces of glass or sharp objects, pick them up with care. ,V4t))|!4Cw @` Enjoy! %PDF-1.6 % The sphere that floats to the top of the cylinder is the one that has the same density as the liquid. Other thermometers may be more functional, but the Galileo thermometer is definitely the most beautiful option available. Plot the 3 data points, using density vs. temperature, and verify that the relationship is linear. Trying to preserve my mothers handwriting in lipstick on For those wondering how I got the rust out of the granite Whats the easiest, idiot-proof way to fill in these Damage sister did to bedroom wall, any tips on how to fix? check out the. Problem now is that the fluid is quit thick/syrupy. Purchased this for my mum as I broke the one she had. Or kerosene, or some similar material. If a mercury thermometer breaks, the mercury will escape from the tube and can cause environmental damage if it is not cleaned up properly. Repeat until all floats have a number written on their tag. JavaScript is disabled. I've cleaned out an old tall glass candle, and tried filling it with water. If someone has been exposed to a broken thermometer, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for expert advice. The balls with the highest density will sink to the bottom when the liquid is cold. Galileo thermometers are interesting devices, and it is unfortunate that this one is no longer functional. 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The pink liquid is at a temperature of 1 degree Celsius. A fever can be a sign of an infection or other medical conditions, so it is useful to be able to check body temperature with a thermometer. Since the density of water is greater than that of ethanol, the buoys must be adjusted . Guess what, they burned like rags soaked in kerosene. Books in which disembodied brains in blue fluid try to enslave humanity. In general, a Galileo thermometer breaks because the temperature of the liquid inside the tubes changes and causes the Galileo thermometer to become unbalanced. Secure the bag and label it as directed by your local health or fire department. Put on rubber, nitrile, or latex gloves before handling mercury contaminated objects or broken mercury thermometers. If the thermometer is broken, it will no longer be possible to use it to measure temperature. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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