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From: DIETZ@RUTGERS.ARPA
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Subject: Correction: jow much mercury in a light bulb?
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Date: Wed, 31-Oct-84 09:36:31 EST
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Posted: Wed Oct 31 09:36:31 1984
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A torr is a mm of mercury, not an atmosphere, so there's only about
110 micrograms of mercury in a bulb, not 90 milligrams.  With that much
you can afford really inefficient separation techniques and still make
a profit.
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