Palladium is added to polyvinyl siloxane to_____________?

Correct answer: A. Act as a scavenger

  • A. Act as a scavenger
  • B. Helps as surfactant
  • C. Acts as plasticizer
  • D. Acts as a catalyst

Explanation

Palladium absorbs the hydrogen released during the setting reaction of some addition silicones, acting as a scavenger and preventing hydrogen bubbles in the impression or cast. It is not the polymerisation catalyst.

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