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Which of the following is not the function of zinc in 2nd generation amalgam alloy?

Increase plasticity

Decrease brittleness

Act as deoxidizer

Act as scavenger

High-Yield Explanation

Traces of zinc (up to 1%) were added to act as a deoxidizer or scavenger for the alloy and to decrease its brittleness. Reference: Marzouk Operative dentistry, pg-106

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