Which of the following alloy contains mercury as base metal?

German silver

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Magnalium

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Amalgam

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Alnico

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Solution

The correct option is C
Amalgam

An amalgam is an alloy of mercury (base metal) with another metal. A mixture - an alloy - of silver and mercury is sometimes used as dental fillings (in dentistry).

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