Characterization of Two Base Metal Crown-And-Bridge Alloys,
Abstract
The present study assessed composition, microstructure properties and laboratory characteristics of Neydium and Ceramalloy. Analysis revealed that Neydium was based on a Ni (approx. 79%)-Cr (approx. 11%) binary system. Major components of Ceramalloy were Ni (approx. 70%) and Cr (approx. 20%). Neydium exhibited a continuous grain-boundary network as well as isolated spherical carbides. A dendritic carbide-precipitate was the predominant microstructural feature of Ceramalloy. Thick oxides that formed on the test alloys at temperatures between 1,200 and 1,800F impaired metal-porcelain bonding. Neydium-porcelain and Ceramalloy-porcelain combinations gave relatively low bond strength values of 2,700 and 4,800 psi, respectively. Copings and full coverage restorations cast from the material failed to seat completely. Neydium and Ceramalloy offer the advantages of high strength and rigidity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA037554
Entities
People
- Eugene F. Huget
- Jesus M. Vilca
- Richard M. Wall
Organizations
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research