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    12 days ago

    This took me down a rabbit hole regarding air purifiers and mercury vapor. It turns out that conventional air purifiers won’t don’t do anything - you need activated carbon, potassium permanganate, or sulfur-impregnated carbon to properly capture the vapor.

    Looks like these models might do the trick. They run at about $1k a pop.

    Also, TIL what mercury vapor does to humans:

    Mercury vapor released from coal emissions enters the air and can have serious health effects when inhaled.

    Acute (short-term) exposure at high levels can damage the lungs, mouth, and respiratory tract, and may lead to respiratory failure and death

    Chronic (long-term) exposure, even at lower levels, is linked to:

    Neurological effects such as tremors, insomnia, memory loss, headaches, cognitive and motor dysfunction, and neuromuscular effects

    Cardiovascular harm, including an increased risk of heart attacks

    Damage to the kidneys, liver, and immune system

    Exposure during pregnancy can result in developmental issues for the fetus, including mental retardation and seizures