W-5 is a gold-containing alloy for the IPS d.SIGN fluorapatite leucite metal-ceramic and conventional feldspar ceramics. Its mechanical and physical properties have been carefully coordinated with each other.
Advantages
- Good melting and flow properties
- Light oxide
- High temperature strength
- Excellent bonding and veneering properties
- Certified biocompatibility
Indications
- Onlays
- Inlays
- Partial crowns
- Single crowns
- Telescope and conus crowns
- Root canal posts
- Short- and long-span bridges
- Implant superstructures
- Model casts
Composition
Au 52.2
Pd 26.0
Ag 17.1
Sn 2.7
Pt < 1.0
In < 1.0
Ir < 1.0
Re < 1.0
Li < 1.0
Technical data
Type 4
Colour white
Density (g/cm³) 13.8
Melting range (°C) 1185 - 1230
Casting temperature (°C) 1285 - 1345
Modulus of Elasticity (MPa) 118.000
CTE 25 – 500 °C 14.0
CTE 20 – 600 °C 14.2
Elongation (%) 20.0
Vickers hardness 215
0.2% proof stress (MPa) 505