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The principal scientist of MTS (Dr. S. Mark Wilhelm) provides expert testimony concerning mercury in hydrocarbons, remediation of mercury contamination and interactions of mercury and materials of construction. Dr. Wilhelm has a unique perspective on mercury due to his experience as both a research scientist and as a provider of industrial services.

Expert opinions, depositions and expert testimony:

• demolition of a thermometer factory (1996)



• remediation of mercury-contaminated residences (2001)



• remediation of a mercury lamp factory (2000)



• remediation of contaminated residence (2002)



• quality of oil containing mercury (2003)



• mercury spill in high school (2004)



• impact of mercury in gas on plant design (2005)



• equipment failure (2006)