Question

Any metal mixed with mercury is called an amalgam. The amalgam used for dental filling is _________.
i) Ag – Sn amalgam
ii) Cu – Sn amalgam

Answer 1

Amalgam used for dental filling is option (i)
i.e. Ag-Sn amalgam

Answer 2

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Any metal mixed with mercury is called an amalgam. The amalgam used for dental filling is _________.

i) Ag – Sn amalgam

ii) Cu – Sn amalgam

ANSWER::

Any metal mixed with mercury is called an amalgam. The amalgam used for dental filling is Ag – Sn Amalgam .

Extra Information - Amalgam is the most effective material used i dentistry from past so many years . Amalgam is combination of metals . Some of those are:-

1.Silver

2.Mercury

3.Tin 

4.Copper 

5.Zinc

6.Indium 

7.Palladium 

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