Table 2 Material properties dental alloys
From: The metallurgical characteristics of non-precious alloys using Nd:YAG laser welding
Alloy | Verabond 2 V | Noritake super | Bellabond plus |
|---|---|---|---|
Density (g/cm3) | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.2 |
Vickers hardness (Hv) | 373 | 335 | 200 |
Yield strength (MPa) | 754 | 507 | 420 |
Elongation (%) | 18 % | 15 % | 12 % |
Tensile strength (MPa) | 1021 | 699 | 560 |
Melting range (°C) | 1290–1335 | 1180–1245 | 1325–1370 |
CTE(×10–6/°C) (25 °C ∼ 500 °C) | 13.7 × 10–6 · K-1 | 13.4 × 10–6 · K-1 | 13.9 × 1010–6 · K-1 |