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Question
Give the composition and uses of the following alloy:
Dental amalgam
Short Answer
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Solution
Composition: It is an alloy of mercury (Hg) with silver (Ag), tin (Sn), and sometimes small amounts of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn).
Uses: It is widely used by dentists for filling cavities in teeth because the alloy is hard, durable, and resistant to corrosion.
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