This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental
[{'content': 'The most commonly used accelerator in gypsum product is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Sodium fluoride, B. Potassium fluoride, C. Potassium sulfate, D. Aluminium sulfate', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Chemical modifiers have been used extensively to increase or decrease the setting time of gypsum products; they are called retarders and accelerators, respectively. The manufacturers use both types of compounds to formulate gypsum products with specific setting times.\nThe chemical that increases the rate of hemihydrate dissolution or precipitation of dihydrate accelerates the setting reaction. The most commonly used accelerator is potassium sulfate, which is particularly effective in concentrations greater than 2%. Slurry water flowing out from a model trimmer contains numerous fine gypsum particles that act as nuclei of crystallization and that can serve as an effective accelerator.\nReference: PHILLIPS’ SCIENCE OF DENTAL MATERIALS, 12th ed page no 186', 'role': 'assistant'}]