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  • November 19, 2013 at 12:31 pm #16372
    bunyaminergen
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    Hi,
    I’m doing the mercury box.. Can I use a metal other than stainless steel?

    December 1, 2013 at 11:13 am #16377
    petecarney
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    Mild steel is mercury resistant but might need coating to avoid rust. Most other metals react with mercury.

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