The Powder Toy

Mushroom

I remarked since it was added: mercury is in the electronics category.
Why is it there ?

It is not an extremely important thing but I have no idea why it is in this category.

Can someone tell me a good reason or can it be moved to liquids ?

therocketeer

I suppose it's useful for switches that turn on when hot, i.e the MERC expands to complete the circuit. Other than that, it doesn't have much more use in electronics than water.

Mushroom

I know, it just seems more logical to me.

cctvdude99

@Mushroom (View Post)
Deal with it.
I personally hate element moves. I still occasionally click 'Nuclear' when looking for PRTI/O. :P

theguitarguy

Eh, things happen like that... either start a petition or deal with it

Also, ever notice how lightning is also in the elctronics category?

randalserrano

Mercury is in the electronics category for a few reasons. The first as @therocketeer states is that it is used for heat sensors. The second, is it is considered an indestructible metal which is also in the electronics category.

meep2000

Then why isn't INSL in the electronics category? I know it's too late to move it, I'd just like to know why.
Or maybe you could just put it in both categories.

Neospector

meep2000:

Then why isn't INSL in the electronics category? I know it's too late to move it, I'd just like to know why.
Or maybe you could just put it in both categories.

It isn't too late to move, they just didn't feel like it.
Mostly because it isn't that important...

randalserrano

INSL doesn't conduct electricity. simple as that.

Mercury's position