The term ordered hardening heat treatment used in which of the following dental alloys ?

Correct answer: A. Gold-Copper

  • A. Gold-Copper
  • B. Nickel-Chromium
  • C. Nickel-Titanium
  • D. Silver-Palladium

Explanation

Ordered hardening, also called ordering or age hardening, is characteristic of gold-copper alloys because heat treatment forms an ordered strengthening phase. Nickel-chromium and nickel-titanium alloys are not the standard dental example of this treatment.

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