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________ is an important metal to form amalgam.

JE CBT-1, 24-May-19 S-1 2019
✓ Answer: B Mercury
Mercury is the important metal used in the formation of amalgams. An amalgam is an alloy of mercury with another metal, such as silver, tin, zinc, or gold. Mercury can dissolve many metals and form solid or liquid amalgams depending on the composition. Iron does not readily form an amalgam with mercury, which is why mercury can be stored in iron containers. Dental amalgam traditionally contains mercury combined mainly with silver, tin, and copper.
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