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What kind of metals are in amalgams?
52% of amalgams is mercury
How was dental amalgam discovered?
An amalgam is a composite of the substance mercury with other metals, which are used in dental fillings. The history of amalgams dates back to China's Tang Dynasty, which was during the period between 618 and 907 A.D. Tin and silver were the metals used to make amalgams. Amalgams were used in Western world in the 1800s.
What is the oxidation number of mercury in amalgums?
In amalgams, the oxidation number of mercury is typically 0 because it is in its elemental form. Amalgams are alloys of mercury with other metals, where the mercury atoms do not change their oxidation state.
What are Amalgams?
Amalgams are a type of material used in dentistry to fill cavities. They are made from a combination of metals such as silver, tin, copper, and mercury. Amalgam fillings have been used for many years due to their durability and strength.
Why do you have excessive saliva?
Mercury poisoning from amalgams
What is Trinidads and Tobago logo?
the logo is the amalgams
You might have a filling made of this element?
Mercury - it is toxic but makes extremely strong amalgams. Gold is also used in tooth repair.
What is a alloy made with mercury?
One example of an alloy made with mercury is dental amalgam, which is a mixture of silver, tin, copper, and mercury used in dental fillings. Mercury forms a strong bond with the other metals, creating a durable and long-lasting material for dental applications.
Is an amalgrams a solution?
Amalgams are solid alloys of mercury, mixtures.
Are dental amalgams poisonous?
No, in general it is not poisonous, else it were to be forbidden.
What are some compounds mercury is used in?
Mercury is commonly used in batteries, thermometers, fluorescent lights, dental amalgams, and industrial chemical processes like chlor-alkali production.
Are amalgam tattoos contagious?
Nope! They are like a normal tattoo - confined to one area, they cannot spread by themselves. However, multiple amalgams may result in a person having more than one. New ones may appear if old amalgams are replaced, new amalgams are placed or if a tooth with an amalgam is extracted.
