How will a water temperature of 80° F (26.6° C)affect an alginate mix?
A)It will make the mix set faster.
B)It will not change the setting time.
C)It will make the mix set slower.
D)It will render the mix useless.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ideal water temperature for alginate is 70° F (21° C); warmer will make it set faster.
Cooler will make it set slower.Too warm by,over 80° F will make the material too set to use.

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