The MOST effective manner to produce a hard surface on a cast is by:
A. Employ as much water as possible on mixing
B. Employ as little water as possible on mixing
C. Adding 2% of borax to the mix
D. Adding calcium tetraborate  
E. None of the above

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Employ as little water as possible on mixing

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