An curved arrow pointing right. You definitely shouldn't mess around with mercury, but if you want a safe, similar, tactile experience, a metal called Gallium is widely available online.

Environmental systems scientist at the University of Delaware. Gallium metal has the unusual property of melting at room temperature and is often used as a curiosity prop in chemistry exhibitions.

For example, US imports of gallium metal and gallium arsenide wafers in 2022 were valued at only about $225 million, according to government data. But their use in strategic industries means any ...