Academy Gold is a high-precious, palladium-free casting alloy with an intensive golden yellow colour. The fine metal structure gives this alloy a high degree of tensile strength, which makes it ideal for inlays and onlays.
Indications*
Inlays
Onlays, 3/4 crowns, crowns
Technical Data
Composition (%): - Au 77.2 | Ag 12.7 | Cu 8.5 | Pt <1.0, In <1.0, Ir<1.0, Zn <1.0, Ta <1.0
ISO - 22674:2016
ADA Class - High Noble
Type / Color - 2 / Rich Yellow
Density (g/cm³) - 15.9
Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): - 900 - 940 °C
Elastic Modulus (GPa): - 88
- As Cast Softened Hardened
Vickers Hardness: - 125 120 185
Tensile Strength (MPa): - 405 390 500
0.2% Proof Stress (MPa): - 240 225 335
Elongation (%): - 45 48 48
Advantages
Pd-free
Esthetic golden yellow colour
Excellent marginal adaptation, also after tempering
Excellent casting and processing properties
Veneering with laboratory composites (e.g. SR Nexco)
Tested biocompatibility
Processing Data
Investment Material: - Phosphate-bonded / Gypsum-bonded
Preheating / Burn- out Temperature: - 650 - 760 °C
Crucible - Carbon crucible / Ceramic crucible
Casting Temperature: - 1000 - 1050 °C
Recommended Lab Composite: - SR Nexco
Laser Welding Wire: - Laser C&B Yellow