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What is amalgam in chemistry?

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Amalgam is an alloy consisting of mercury and any other element.
An alloy is a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture of two of more elements (usually metals) mixed together after melting. When they solidify, they have new properties and are used for various purposes.

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