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Mercury poisoning was a common complaint among [[sailor]]s. [[Amfetriti|Amy Ivans]], a passenger of the [[Lankester]], was being poisoned with small doses of mercury, administered by [[De Requin]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Cryptobiosis]]'')
Mercury poisoning was a common complaint among [[sailor]]s. [[Amfetriti|Amy Ivans]], a passenger of the [[Lankester]], was being poisoned with small doses of mercury, administered by [[De Requin]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Cryptobiosis]]'')
Mercury was as poisonous to Time Lords as it was to humans.  The Second Doctor evacuated the TARDIS when mercury vapour flooded the craft, telling Jamie that the vapour "would have killed us." ([[The Wheel in Space (TV story)|TV: ''The Wheel in Space'']]).  On Dulkis the overloaded fluid links ruptured again, upsetting him to the point of panic when the vapour filled the air. ([[The Mind Robber (TV story)|TV: ''The Mind Robber'']])


Many devices required mercury to function. For example, on [[Go-Ray (planet)|Go-Ray]], the [[First Doctor]], [[John and Gillian]] acquired mercury to repair a [[cardium]] reactor. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Enter: The Go-Ray]]'')
Many devices required mercury to function. For example, on [[Go-Ray (planet)|Go-Ray]], the [[First Doctor]], [[John and Gillian]] acquired mercury to repair a [[cardium]] reactor. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Enter: The Go-Ray]]'')
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The [[Second Doctor]] visited the [[Panjistri]] homeworld to stock up on mercury. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Timewyrm: Apocalypse]]'')
The [[Second Doctor]] visited the [[Panjistri]] homeworld to stock up on mercury. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Timewyrm: Apocalypse]]'')


Later, the mercury in the fluid links evaporated, forcing the ''[[Second Doctor]]'' and [[Jamie McCrimmon]] to evacuate the [[TARDIS]]. The Doctor later acquired a tiny bottle of mercury on [[Space Station W3]]. and proclaimed it plenty, with some left over.  ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wheel in Space]]'')
Later, the mercury in the fluid links evaporated, forcing the Doctor and [[Jamie McCrimmon]] to evacuate the TARDIS. The Doctor acquired more mercury on [[Space Station W3]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wheel in Space]]'')


The [[Fourth Doctor]] acquired some needed mercury in [[1931]] [[Chicago]], unknowingly defeating {{Delgado}}'s plans by doing so. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Duke of Dominoes]]'')
The [[Fourth Doctor]] acquired some needed mercury in [[1931]] [[Chicago]], unknowingly defeating {{Delgado}}'s plans by doing so. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Duke of Dominoes]]'')
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The [[Eighth Doctor]] visited a podule orbiting [[Jupiter]] in search of mercury for his TARDIS' fluid links. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[To the Slaughter]]'')
The [[Eighth Doctor]] visited a podule orbiting [[Jupiter]] in search of mercury for his TARDIS' fluid links. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[To the Slaughter]]'')


The [[planet]] [[Vulcan (The Power of the Daleks)|Vulcan]] had [[mercury swamp]]s on its surface. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks]]'').  They created such a toxic atmosphere that the colonists avoided the area.
The [[planet]] [[Vulcan (The Power of the Daleks)|Vulcan]] had [[mercury swamp]]s on its surface. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks]]'')


[[Skaro]] had geysers of mercury. The [[Dalek Emperor]] attempted to kill [[Zeg]] near one of them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Duel of the Daleks]]'')
[[Skaro]] had geysers of mercury. The [[Dalek Emperor]] attempted to kill [[Zeg]] near one of them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Duel of the Daleks]]'')

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Mercury was a corrosive chemical element found on many planets, including Earth, Go-Ray and Skaro. Mercury could easily be found in any scientific community, particularly in labs. (TV: The Daleks)

Exposure to mercury had a negative effect on many species, as well as robots. A canister of mercury was used to corrode and disable a Gold Assassin who was on board a Roman sailing vessel. (COMIC: Golden Slumbers)

Mercury poisoning was a common complaint among sailors. Amy Ivans, a passenger of the Lankester, was being poisoned with small doses of mercury, administered by De Requin. (AUDIO: Cryptobiosis)

Many devices required mercury to function. For example, on Go-Ray, the First Doctor, John and Gillian acquired mercury to repair a cardium reactor. (COMIC: Enter: The Go-Ray)

Another example is TARDISes' fluid links. The First Doctor falsely claimed that his TARDIS' fluid link had run out of mercury as a ruse to explore the Dalek City. (TV: The Daleks)

The Second Doctor visited the Panjistri homeworld to stock up on mercury. (PROSE: Timewyrm: Apocalypse)

Later, the mercury in the fluid links evaporated, forcing the Doctor and Jamie McCrimmon to evacuate the TARDIS. The Doctor acquired more mercury on Space Station W3. (TV: The Wheel in Space)

The Fourth Doctor acquired some needed mercury in 1931 Chicago, unknowingly defeating the Master's plans by doing so. (PROSE: The Duke of Dominoes)

The Eighth Doctor visited a podule orbiting Jupiter in search of mercury for his TARDIS' fluid links. (PROSE: To the Slaughter)

The planet Vulcan had mercury swamps on its surface. (TV: The Power of the Daleks)

Skaro had geysers of mercury. The Dalek Emperor attempted to kill Zeg near one of them. (COMIC: Duel of the Daleks)

The Acteon Galaxy had asteroids made of mercury. (AUDIO: Neverland)

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