Dental alloys have a crystal structure like ice, salt, or sugar. These crystals, or _____ as they are called in metallurgy, can be seen clearly under a microscope.

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In metallurgy, the crystal structures within dental alloys and other metals are referred to as "grains." These grains, much like the crystalline structures of ice, salt, or sugar, can be observed under a microscope, revealing the internal organization of the metal.

Dental Alloys Have a Crystal Structure Like Ice, Salt, or Sugar