QUIZ 1 - GYPSUM Flashcards
What is the chemical name and formula of Gypsum?
Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate, CaSO4+2H2O
This is a study purpose cast which has a positive likeness of an oral cavity.
Model
This is a model that has a positive replica of an oral cavity.
Cast
This is a negative replica of an oral cavity.
Impression
This is used to make a positive replica of a PREPARED tooth.
Die Stone
A replica of a prepped tooth is made out of 4 materials, what are these?
Gypsum products, Epoxy resins, metal, refractive materials
This is the β (beta) form of calcium hemihydrate.
Dental Plaster
This is the α (alpha) form of calcium hemihydrate.
Dental Stone
What do you call the ratio in which water is mixed with the hemihydrate.
W/P Ratio (Water to Powder Ratio)
Time from addition of the powder to water until the mixing is complete.
Mixing Time
The duration between start of mix & point where material hardens.
Setting Time
Time from start to mix to the point where the consistency of the mix is no longer acceptable for usage of intended purpose.
Working Time (Dito na nagfufunction yung material.)
Impurities added to gypsum product (mixture) which reduces the setting time (bibilis)
Accelerators
Impurities added to gypsum products that enhance the setting time (pinapabagal tumigas)
Retarders
The process of heating gypsum for the manufacture of plaster
Calcination
In order for the dihydrate to become hemihydrate, it will go through the process of ______.
Calcination
Heating ground gypsum in an open kettle
Dry Calcination
Temperature of Dry Calcination
115°C
Product of Dry Calcination
Dental Plaster (β calcium hemihydrate)
Heating gypsum under pressure and in the presence of water vapor.
Wet Calcination
Temperature of Wet Calcination
125°C
Product of Wet Calcination
Dental stone (α calcium hemihydrate)
What is the process of boiling gypsum in 30% solution of Calcium Chloride called?
Dehydration by boiling chemicals