At a glance
Based on the row for pure, 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, EPDM, Viton (FPM), NBR, SS 316, SS 304, LDPE, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE, Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM), Polycarbonate, Silicone, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG, PMP, SAN (22)
- Rated B, good resistance
- none (0)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- Aluminium, PVC Flexible (2)
- Rated D, not resistant
- none (0)
Based on the row for pure, 20 °C.
Rating profile by material family
Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C
No material with a rating at both temperatures changes grade between 20 °C and 50 °C.
Substance
- CAS number
- 7439-97-6
- Formula
- Hg
- Hazard symbols in the source
- T (toxic) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
- Concentrations listed
- pure
- Name in the source (German)
- Quecksilber
Resistance table: Mercury, pure
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | A | A | |
| LDPE | A | A | |
| PP | A | A | |
| PVC Rigid | A | A | |
| PVC Flexible | C | – | |
| PMP | A | A | |
| Polystyrene | A | A | |
| SAN | A | A | |
| Polycarbonate | A | A | |
| PETG | A | A | |
| Acetal (POM) | A | A | |
| Nylon (PA) | A | – | |
| Polysulfone | A | A | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A | A | |
| FEP | A | A | |
| PVDF | A | A | |
| ECTFE/ETFE | A | A | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | A | A | |
| Viton (FPM) | A | A | |
| NBR | A | A | |
| Silicone | A | A | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A | A | |
| SS 304 | A | A | |
| Aluminium | C* | – | |
* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature
Rating scale
- A very good resistance
- B good resistance
- C limited resistance
- D not resistant
- – no data
- K no general statement possible
A rating marked * is an estimate in the source, not a test result. An estimate is given as one value without a temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials resist Mercury at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Mercury at 20 °C are: PTFE, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, EPDM, Viton (FPM), NBR. These can generally be used in direct contact.
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Mercury?
For Mercury, all tested materials maintain the same rating at both 20 °C and 50 °C.
Is PTFE safe for Mercury?
PTFE is rated A for Mercury at 20 °C. A rating of A means resistant, B means limited resistance, C means partly resistant, and D means not resistant.
About this data
The ratings come from the chemical resistance list published by Bürkle GmbH, which compiled them from raw-material manufacturers’ data. They describe laboratory tests on the raw material at 20 °C and 50 °C.
A finished part also sees pressure, mechanical stress, welds and mixtures that a laboratory test does not. Treat the rating as a first filter and test under your own conditions before relying on it.
Chemicals with a similar resistance profile
Same 20 °C rating on the share of materials shown.