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elements, however, there is a single, sharp melting point when the elements are in a particular ratio, called an eutectic mixture. some common alloys amalgam any alloy of mercury is called an amalgam. most metals are soluble in mercury, but some (such as iron ) are not. amalgams are commonly used in dental
fillings because they have been relatively cheap, easy to use, and durable. in addition, until recently, they have been regarded as safe. they are made by mixing mercury with silver , copper , tin , and other metals. the mercury content of dental fillings has recently stirred controversy, based on the...
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