Common bulb thermometers use liquid mercury (the familiar silver liquid) or liquid metha...

Common bulb thermometers use liquid mercury (the familiar silver liquid) or liquid methanol (with red dye for coloring) as the working substance enclosed in glass. What are the limitations in using these devices? Could a mercury or methanol thermometer measure the temperature of dry ice? ( is a solid below 78°C at atmospheric pressure.) Why or why not? Could either type of thermometer measure the temperature of molten lead?