Scientists have surprised even themselves by creating a solid form of mercury at room temperature. They used a technique called sonochemistry to create solid nanoparticles from one of only a few elements on the periodic table to exist as a liquid at room temperature.
Sonochemistry uses sound waves to activate chemical reactions. By sonicating liquid mercury drops in water, Prof. Doron Aurbach of Bar-Ilan University and his team dispersed the metal drops into nanospheres. Read More
