Mercury metal appears as an odorless, silvery metallic liquid. Insoluble in water. Toxic by ingestion, absorption and inhalation of the fumes. Corrosive to aluminum.
Mercury metal is a naturally occurring trace metalloid element and known neurotoxin with atomic symbol Hg, atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200.59.It is characterized as a heavy, silvery-white metallic liquid at room temperature that is odorless.