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Mercury is a metal with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. Its properties are quite distinct from those of other metals: it exists in liquid form even at room temperature. For this reason it is known as a “liquid metal.” It has a bright silvery appearance and is a very dense element. History Mercury has been known to humanity for thousands of years. In ancient times it was used in medicine and alchemical studies. Ancient civilizations used mercury in certain medicines and metal treatments despi