Question

What is an amalgam???​

Answer 1

$\sf\red{Amalgam :-}$

⟹ A mixture or an alloy of mercury with a number of metals or alloys such as sodium as well as with some non-metals is known as amalgam.

Answer 2

Answer:

An amalgam is an alloy of mercury with another metal. It may be a liquid, a soft paste or a solid, depending upon the proportion of mercury. ... Silver-mercury amalgams are important in dentistry, and gold-mercury amalgam is used in the extraction of gold from ore.