What happens if you add too much water to alginate? A Guide to Material Properties
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Alginate is a hydrocolloid material widely used for dental impressions [1.2.3]. So, **what happens if you add too much water to alginate?** An improper water-to-powder ratio leads to a thin mix that compromises the final impression's quality and accuracy [1.2.4, 1.3.2].
