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Posted by Good Student 5 years, 5 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 5 years, 5 months ago
A mixture or an alloy of mercury with a number of metals or alloys such as sodium as well as with some non-metals is known as amalgam.
Uses:
1. Sodium is highly reactive metal and therefore it is difficult to transport. To lower its reactivity, it is mixed with mercury.
2. Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury and a silver-tin alloy and is used for fillings in teeth.
Amalgam fillings are often known as “silver fillings.” Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and copper. Mercury, which makes up about 50% of the compound, binds the metals together to provide a strong, durable filling.
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