The gold alloys used for casting contain at least.... percent of precious metal according to ADA specification number 5________________?

Correct answer: C. 75

  • A. 55
  • B. 65
  • C. 75
  • D. 85

Explanation

Under ADA Specification No. 5, dental gold casting alloys contain at least 75% gold plus platinum-group metals. This precious-metal requirement distinguishes them from lower-noble-metal casting alloys.

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