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Capricorn

Pd (78.1%)-based dental metal-ceramic alloy, Type 4

Capricorn is a classical, palladium-based ceramic alloy. The good flow properties during casting and excellent heat resistance allow a wide range of indications, especially for long-span restorations.

Indications*

  • Inlays
  • Onlays, ¾ crowns, crowns
  • Telescope crowns, conus crowns
  • Bridges
  • Wide-span bridges
  • Cast posts / cores, bars, attachments
  • Implant-supported superstructures
  • Partial dentures

Technical Data

Composition (%):  Pd 78.1 | Ag 3.0 | Au 6.0 | In 6.5 | Ga 6.0 | Ru <1.0, Re <1.0, Li <1.0
ISO  22674:2016
ADA Class: Noble
Type / Color: 4 / White
Density (g/cm³) 11.2
Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): 1155 - 13350 °C
Elastic Modulus (GPa): 125
  Porcelain Fired  
Vickers Hardness: 255       
Tensile Strength (MPa): 820     
0.2% Proof Stress (MPa):  525   
Elongation (%): 25  
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