Elektra is a silver and palladium-based casting alloy. Its high strength and low density allow a wide range of indications and economical processing.
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 (%): | Ag 58.3 | Pd 25.0 | Cu 14.7 | In 2.0 | Ru <1.0, Re <1.0, Li <1.0 |
| ISO | 22674:2016 |
| ADA Type | Noble |
| Type / Color | 4 / White |
| Density (g/cm³) | 10.4 |
| Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): | 900 - 990 °C |
| Elastic Modulus (GPa): | 105 |
| As Cast Softened Hardened | |
| Vickers Hardness: | 190 150 240 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa): | 560 495 740 |
| 0.2% Proof Stress (MPa): | 475 340 740 |
| Elongation (%): | 18 18 5 |
Advantages
- High strength
- Economical due to low density
- Excellent processing properties
- Wide range of indications
- Tested biocompatibility
Processing Data
| Investment Material: | Phosphate-bonded / Gypsum-bonded |
| Preheating / Burn- out Temperature: | 650 - 760 °C |
| Crucible | Carbon crucible / Ceramic crucible |
| Casting Temperature: | 1050 - 1105 °C |
| Laser Welding Wire: | Laser C&B White |
*See TYPE CLASSIFICATION DUE TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES