# Amalgamation { "id": "S85004093", "title": "Amalgamation", "url": "/topics/S85004093", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "lcsh", "revision": "ebd6a9a887bd42bb", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "10126356956286699008", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 0, 20, 17468, 62464 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } Here are entered works on the separation of precious metals, especially gold, from any accompanying mineral matter by means of mercury. Works on the combination of mercury with other metals, and the resulting amalgams, are entered under the heading [Amalgams.] Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85004093 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.