Which one of the following is not an objective of trituration ?

Correct answer: B. Keep the amount of gamma-1 or gamma-2 matrix crystals to maximum

  • A. Remove oxides from powder particle surface
  • B. Keep the amount of gamma-1 or gamma-2 matrix crystals to maximum
  • C. Pulverize pelletes into particles to aid in attack by mercury
  • D. Achieve a workable mass of amalgam in minimum time

Explanation

Trituration should produce a workable amalgam and expose alloy surfaces for mercury reaction, while reducing undesirable phases such as gamma-2. Keeping gamma-1 or gamma-2 crystals to a maximum is therefore not an objective, especially for gamma-2.

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