From: Pam Niedermayer (pam_pine@cape.com)
Date: 11/16/00-09:18:53 PM Z
Thanks, Bob. I've been avoiding dags because of the dangers of mercury, was
wondering if there's either another way to process dags or if those processing
dags have some special methods for handling mercury.
Pam
bmaxey1@juno.com wrote:
>
> >>How do those of you using mercury protect yourselves against mercury
> poisoning?
>
> First of all, wear protective gloves when handling it. I wore a
> respirator when I was using the stuff. I found mercury intensifier to be
> a favorite of mine, so I used compounds containing the element. Heating
> mercury is a bad idea as well. Fumes are particularly dangerous. I also
> used Cyanides for plating, but no longer. I refuse to expose myself to
> potential problems, and as sure as I am writing this message, I know for
> a fact that no matter how careful I might be, there is always a chance
> for problems.
> ....
>
> Finally, if at all possible, do not use mercury. That is the best way to
> protect yourself. I can understand why people want to create Dags with
> it. However, is this pursuit really worth the potential problems? That's
> for you to decide.
>
> Bob
>
-- Pamela G. Niedermayer Pinehill Softworks Inc. 600 W. 28th St., Suite 103 Austin, TX 78705 512-236-1677 512-236-8143 fax http://www.pinehill.com
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