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The function of copper added to 2nd generation amalgam is to:

A
Increase plasticity
B
Increase strength
C
Decrease hardness
D
Increase brittleness
High-Yield Explanation
Copper was added up to 4% to decrease plasticity and to increase the hardness and strength of the alloy. Reference: Marzouk Operative dentistry, pg-106

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