The main ingredient in dental plaster in_______________?

Correct answer: A. Calcium sulphate hemihydrate

  • A. Calcium sulphate hemihydrate
  • B. Calcium phosphate
  • C. Calcium anhydrate
  • D. Calcium sulphate dihydrate

Explanation

Dental plaster is mainly calcium sulphate hemihydrate, which reacts with water to form calcium sulphate dihydrate. Calcium sulphate dihydrate is the set product, not the main ingredient before mixing.

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