Zinc amalgam

Zinc amalgam is a solution of zinc in mercury. In practice the term refers to particles of zinc with a surface coating of the amalgam. A gray solid, it is typically used for reduction. It is written as Zn(Hg) in reactions. It is usually prepared by treating an aqueous suspension of zinc with mercuric chloride. Some zinc chloride is produced in the process.

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