5 Questions
What is the crystalline form of commercial gutta-percha at room temperature?
Beta
At what temperature range does beta form gutta-percha transition into the alpha phase?
42°C to 49°C
What happens to alpha phase gutta-percha when heated above 53°C to 59°C?
It transitions into the amorphous phase
What is the phase of gutta-percha that has no crystalline structure?
Amorphous
How many crystalline forms of gutta-percha are mentioned in the text?
2
Learn about the crystalline forms of gutta-percha, including its alpha and beta phases, and how they change with temperature. Understand the transitions between these phases and their temperature ranges.
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