The reaction zone surrounding the Ag-Cu eutectic dispersant in Dispersalloy amalgam was found by selected area reflection electron diffraction to consist of Cu6Sn5 and Ag2Hg3. These electron diffraction data confirm electron probe studies by Mahler and his associates.
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