Mercury (element) is used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, mercury switches, mercury relays, fluorescent lamps and other devices, though concerns about the element's toxicity have led to mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers being largely phased out in clinical environments in favor of alternatives such as alcohol- or galinstan-filled glass thermometers and thermistor- or infrared-based electronic instruments. Likewise, mechanical pressure gauges and electronic strain gauge sensors have replaced mercury sphygmomanometers. Mercury remains in use in scientific research applications and in amalgam for dental restoration in some locales. It is also used in fluorescent lighting. Electricity passed through mercury vapor in a fluorescent
Arguing with Thermometers January 2012. The video was directed and edited by Raul Gonzo. Arguing with Thermometers "Arguing with Thermometers" is a single by British rock band Enter Shikari from their 2012 album A Flash Flood of Colour. The song was included on a 5-track EP released via iTunes along with a music video and remixes. The music video stars the members of the band working in a newsroom, Rou is the newsreader, Rob the weatherman and Rory and Chris operate cameras. The band leave the studio and then are seen performing outside by a road and interviewing businessmen on the street. The