Table 1 Formulation of silicone pastes by volume (parts).

From: Evaluation of condensation silicone dental impression materials modified with diatomaceous Earth and zinc oxide fillers

Group

Sample Name

SiO2 (Vol%)

CaCO3 (Vol%)

ZnO (Vol%)

DE (Vol%)

PDMS-OH (Vol%)

TEOS (Vol%)

Total Volume (Vol%)

Control

Base Paste

54

6

0

0

39

1

100

Zn

ZnO (0.5%)

53.5

6

0.5

0

39

1

100

ZnO (1%)

53

6

1

0

39

1

100

ZnO (2%)

52

6

2

0

39

1

100

ZnO (3%)

51

6

3

0

39

1

100

ZnO (4%)

50

6

4

0

39

1

100

DE

DE (0.5%)

53.5

6

0

0.5

39

1

100

DE (1%)

53

6

0

1

39

1

100

DE (2%)

52

6

0

2

39

1

100

DE (3%)

51

6

0

3

39

1

100

DE (4%)

50

6

0

4

39

1

100

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