Mercury Gland

About Mercury Gland

A mercury gland is a type of sealing component used in laboratory and industrial equipment where a moving part needs to pass through a barrier (such as a container or tube) without allowing the contents to leak. In particular, a mercury gland is often used in instruments or systems that contain mercury or operate with mercury-based thermometers, manometers, or other mercury-containing devices.

Key Features of a Mercury Gland:

• Sealing Function: The mercury gland serves to create a seal that prevents the leakage of mercury or other materials while allowing a shaft or rod to pass through the barrier, such as a thermometer tube or other measuring instruments.
• Mercury Containment: Specifically designed to ensure the safe and secure containment of mercury, a toxic substance, by maintaining a leak-proof environment around the mercury-filled components.
• Material: Typically made from materials resistant to corrosion and chemical interaction with mercury, such as brass, stainless steel, or specialized alloys.