What is an Amalgam? - Difference Between Metals and Non-metals

What is an amalgam?

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Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with one or more metals. Sodium along with liquid mercury is known as sodium amalgam. Amalgam of mercury with tin, silver and zinc is widely used in dental filling.

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