Amalgam (chemistry) organic synthesis (e.g., for the Clemmensen reduction). It is the reducing agent in the Jones reductor, used in analytical chemistry. Formerly the zinc plates of dry batteries were amalgamated with a little mercury to prevent deterioration in storage. It is a binary solution (liquid-solid) of mercury and zinc. For the alkali metals, amalgamation is exothermic, and distinct chemical forms can be identified, such as KHg and KHg. KHg is a gold-coloured compound with a melting point of 178 °C, and KHg a silver-coloured compound with a melting point of 278 °C. These amalgams are very sensitive to air and water,
I Always Get What I Want I Always Get What I Want "I Always Get What I Want" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne, written by herself and Clif Magness for her second studio album, "Under My Skin" (2004). The track was released digitally on May 24, 2004 by Arista Records as a promotional tool for the album, which was released on the next day. The song was re-released on November 4, 2004 as the B-side of album's third single, "Nobody's Home". It was also featured in the film "", whose was released on August 3, 2004. "I Always Get What I Want" appeared