Dental alginate

Description

A highly purified polysaccharide extracted from giant seaweed. The water soluble alginate is used to make dental castings, but it tends to be floppy unless supported with a plaster base (Rowland and Riley 1981). It is available from dental supply companies.

Synonyms and Related Terms

"algin; sodium alginate; alginato (Esp.); alginato di sodio (It)

Additional Information

T.Rowland, N.Riley, A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques, Constable and Co., Ltd., London, 1981

Authority

Tom Rowland, Noel Riley, A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques, Constable and Co., Ltd., London, 1981

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