Spartan Plus is a classical, silver-free, palladium-based ceramic alloy. The silver-free composition enables reliable processing with conventional metal-ceramics.
Composition (%): | Pd 78.8 | Cu 10.0 | Au 2.0 | Ga 9.0 | Li <1.0, Ge <1.0, Ir <1.0 |
ISO | 22674:2016 |
ADA Class: | Noble |
Type / Color: | 4 / White |
Density (g/cm³) | 11.0 |
Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): | 1130 - 1210 °C |
Elastic Modulus (GPa): | 140 |
Porcelain Fired | |
Vickers Hardness: | 310 |
Tensile Strength (MPa): | 900 |
0.2% Proof Stress (MPa): | 740 |
Elongation (%): | 10 |
Investment Material: | Phosphate-bonded |
Preheating / Burn- out Temperature: | 750 - 820 °C |
Crucible | Ceramic crucible |
Casting Temperature: | 1260 - 1320 °C |
Oxidation °C/min/Vacuum: | 1010 / 5 / Yes |
CTE: | (25 – 500 °C): 14.1 x 10-6 /K |
Recommended Metal Ceramic: | IPS Style, IPS InLine One, IPS InLine, IPS Classic |
Laser Welding Wire: | Laser Ceramic Yellow |
*See TYPE CLASSIFICATION DUE TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES