dr. din 4 Flashcards
1
Q
metals with minimal chemical reactivity, resist oxidation, corrosion, tarnish
A
noble metals
2
Q
have intrinsic value, noble + silver
A
precious
3
Q
inexpensive non noble metals
A
base/non-precious
4
Q
down fall of base metals?
A
hard to work with
5
Q
pt=?
A
platinum
6
Q
pd=?
A
palladium
7
Q
Ir=?
A
iridium
8
Q
Rh=?
A
rhodium
9
Q
Os=?
A
osmium
10
Q
Ru=?
A
ruthenium
11
Q
Au=?
A
gold
12
Q
Do we usually use noble or alloys?
A
alloys
13
Q
problem with gold?
A
if in contact with an amalgam, can rub the amalgam causing release of mercury which will imbed itself into the gold, making the color become more grey. also causes sensitivity to the patient.
14
Q
characteristics of gold
A
soft, malleable, primary component in many alloys, resistant to oxidation/corrosion
15
Q
Tm of gold?
A
1063 celcius