Mercury attacking Aluminum

Apparently this is why mercury is banned on aircraft. Aluminum is highly reactive under that thin layer of aluminum oxide.

Time lapse: ~2 hours

Explanation: http://periodictable.com/PopSci/2004/10/1/index.html

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