Which of the following refractory is used to counteract most of the expansion________________?

Correct answer: B. Cristobalite

  • A. Quartz
  • B. Cristobalite
  • C. Tridymite
  • D. Corundum

Explanation

Cristobalite undergoes a relatively large thermal expansion, so it is incorporated into investments when greater setting and thermal expansion is needed to compensate for casting shrinkage. Quartz expands less and is therefore the usual distractor.

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