The largest component of amalgam alloy is_____________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The ADA specification No 1 for composition of amalgam alloy recommends______________?

   A. 65% silver, 32% tin and 3% copper
   B. 49% silver, 32% tin and 19% cooper
   C. 65% silver, 29% tin and 5-6% copper
   D. None of the above

2. How soon after a moisture contamination does a zinc containing amalgam alloy start expanding________________?

   A. 24 hours
   B. 1-2 days
   C. 3-5 days
   D. 7 days

3. Which of the following silver amalgam alloy have the maximum strength________________?

   A. Lathe cut
   B. Spherical
   C. Admixed
   D. Single composition

4. Mercury rich condition in a slow setting amalgam alloy system in a resoration in______________?

   A. Accelerated corrosion
   B. Fracture of the restoration
   C. Merginal damage
   D. All of the above

5. Which of the following are characteristic feature of high copper amalgam alloy ?

   A. Low compressive strength
   B. High marginal breakdown
   C. Less marginal #
   D. High creep

6. In amalgam alloy which acts as oxygen scavenger_____________?

   A. Cu
   B. Zn
   C. Pd
   D. Ag

7. Which of the following constituents of amalgam alloy decreases expansion____________?

   A. Copper
   B. Zinc
   C. Silver
   D. Tin

8. In non zinc containing dental amalgam alloy the percentage of zinc present is______________?

   A. Less than 0.02%
   B. Less than 0.1%
   C. Less than 0.01%
   D. None of the above

9. Which of the following statements about high copper silver alloy compared to conventional alloy is not true ?

   A. It has increased tensile and compressive strength
   B. It has poor tarnish and corrosion resistance
   C. It’s edge strength is greater
   D. Mercury content in the final restoration is less

10. Cause of expansion in zinc containing amalgam is_____________?

    A. Zinc and water
    B. Water
    C. Hydrogen
    D. Nascent oxygen