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Today, thermometers for measuring temperature are extremely useful products that every household and individual should own. This product not only serves for monitoring health but also has many uses in daily life. Depending on the application, thermometers are divided into many different types. This article will help readers understand the characteristics and functions of each type to choose the most suitable product for themselves, their families, or work.
Mercury thermometers
In addition to stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors, ... white background mercury thermometers with yellow color indication lines are used to measure body temperature and are one of the indispensable tools when we think of doctor's tools. This is one of the first thermometers used by doctors, then widely popularized, and almost every household owns one.
The main design of this traditional thermometer is made of glass, the heat conducting part is a stainless steel tip, accompanied by the main substance inside which is mercury. The expansion of mercury in the display tube indicates the measured temperature result.
When using, we vigorously shake the thermometer a few times, insert the metal tip into the desired location for temperature measurement, hold for about 5 to 10 minutes, and then remove it to obtain the desired result. However, since the product is made of glass, which is very fragile, along with mercury inside, which is extremely toxic, we need to handle this product with great care.
The price of this product on the market is around 25,000 VND.
Electronic thermometer
Due to the limitations of mercury thermometers, electronic thermometers were introduced to replace old products with absolute safety, quick and accurate results.
Electronic thermometers have a main body made of plastic, a heat-conducting tip made of stainless steel, combined with a temperature display screen. In addition, depending on the different products, there are additional mode selection buttons. This product is very durable and lightweight, can be carried anywhere without worrying about breakage or damage.
When using, simply turn on the device, insert the metal tip into the desired location for measurement, after about 10 seconds, the measured result will be displayed on the electronic screen with very small error. This product not only measures body temperature but also can measure the temperature of water, milk, and other solutions, which is very convenient for daily life.
Currently, there are quite a few models of electronic thermometers on the market, ranging from budget to mid-range. Some popular and widely trusted products include the Microlife Mt500 from Switzerland, priced at around 100,000 VND, the Omron Mc 246 from Japan, priced at around 100,000 – 120,000 VND, and the Beurer Ft15 manufactured in Germany, priced at around 150,000 VND.
Infrared thermometer
This is the highest-end product line with optimization in all aspects, providing instantly accurate results, safely, without the need to directly place the thermometer on the target.
Infrared thermometers are designed like a toy gun, with a sturdy plastic body, button, screen to display measurement results, and most notably, a laser sensor for infrared wavelength detection and analysis.
When in use, simply press the button and bring it close to the target to be measured, the result will immediately display on the screen. This product can measure body temperature, water temperature, and especially room temperature.
On the market, this product line is very diverse in terms of brands, functions, prices, ... Some outstanding products include: Infrared CK-T 1803 which is relatively cheap, priced at only around 200,000 VND, Microlife Fr1Mf1 priced at around 900,000 – 1,000,000 VND, Infrared DT8018 priced at around 1,300,000 VND,...
