Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Didn't you mother ever tell you to stop putting things in your mouth?

Also, it's used in dental alloys. It seems it's only toxic if you inhale its dust.

Fun fact: Your body has no way to remove it from your body, so you accumulate it forever.



Sounds like a candidate for chelation.


Same problem as lead, IIRC.


surprisingly it is similar for iron too, luckily we can bleed.




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: