Study on the castability of Co-Cr alloy for cast plates. Part 3: Effects of alloy fusion temperature and the heating temperature of the cast ring

J Nihon Univ Sch Dent. 1993 Mar;35(1):49-56. doi: 10.2334/josnusd1959.35.49.

Abstract

Co-Cr alloy is used more frequently than Ni-Cr alloy as a non-precious alloy for cast plates in Japan. However, since the melting temperature of Co-Cr alloy is very high, about 1300 degrees C, and since it oxidizes easily, a vacuum-pressure casting machine capable of melting this alloy in a reduced atmosphere has recently been developed. Using this machine, the effects of fusion temperature and the heating temperature of the cast ring on the Co-Cr alloy were studied. It was found that in the vacuum-pressure casting method, both the fusion temperature of the Co-Cr alloy and the heating temperature of the cast ring had a significant effect (p < 0.01) on the castability of the Co-Cr alloy.

MeSH terms

  • Chromium Alloys / chemistry*
  • Dental Casting Investment / chemistry*
  • Dental Casting Technique / instrumentation*
  • Dental Polishing
  • Hot Temperature
  • Materials Testing
  • Pressure
  • Surface Properties
  • Titanium / chemistry
  • Vacuum

Substances

  • Chromium Alloys
  • Dental Casting Investment
  • Titanium