Why is mercury used in thermometers?

Mercury is used in thermometers due to following reasons :

• Mercury is easily visible through the glass as it is opaque and shiny.
• Mercury does not stick to the glass or wet it.
• Mercury can be used over a wide range of temperatures owing to its low freezing point (-39°C) and high boiling point (357°C).
• Mercury being a good conductor of heat, quickly absorbs heat to attain the temperature of the object.