Mercury container
US4416382A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D51/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for the transport and storage of metallic mercury (Hg). A plastic thimble having a small opening in the upper side wall is disposed in the neck of the container to prevent oxidation of the mercury in the container and to retain mercury that would otherwise leak out due to expansion.
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