Question

Different between alloy and amgalgam

Answer 1

Answer: An alloy composed by mercury and other metal (or metals) forms amalgam. ... By contrast, in an amalgamation process, bits of solid metal, which may themselves be of either pure metal or an alloy, are mixed together with a liquid metal at a temperature which is below the melting point of the solid component(s).

Answer 2

Explanation:

Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals, consisting of liquid (elemental) mercury and a powdered alloy composed of silver, tin, and copper. Approximately 50% of dental amalgam is elemental mercury by weight. ... Dental amalgam fillings are also known as “silver fillings” because of their silver-like appearance.