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Question
Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents?
Options
Stainless steel
Alnico
Solder
Zinc amalgam
Solution
Zinc amalgam
Explanation -
Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with other metals like zinc, gold, silver or copper etc.
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