Uses. Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Events, Trends, and Issues: The United States was a leading exporter of mercury in 2011, and the principal export. destinations included Canada, Guyana, and Vietnam. The average price of a flask of domestic mercury was $1,950; however, by July, prices were reported in the $2,400-to-$2,600 range. Mercury is used for small-scale gold mining in
Mercury is the 80th element on the periodic table and is represented by the chemical symbol Hg. It is a metal, but remains in liquid form at room temperature. Mercury is a very toxic substance and accumulates in the body.It causes damage to the brain, kidney and lungs and even small doses can cause mercury poisoning. Despite the danger of this element, mercury still has many important uses.t is a metal, but remains in liquid form at room temperature. Mercury is a very toxic substance and accumulates in the body. It causes damage to the brain, kidney and lungs and even small doses can cause mercury poisoning.