W-5 is a classical, reduced-gold ceramic alloy. The good casting characteristics and the high heat resistance allow for the production ceramic veneered to metal frameworks and implant-supported superstructures of high accuracy.
Indications*
Onlays, ¾ crowns, crowns
Telescope crowns, conus crowns
Bridges
Wide-span bridges
Cast posts / cores, bars, attachments
Implant-supported superstructures
Partial dentures
Technical Data
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
ISO - 22674:2016
ADA Class: - High Noble
Type / Color: - 4 / White
Density (g/cm³) - 13.8
Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): - 1185 - 1285 °C
Elastic Modulus (GPa): - 130
- Porcelain Fired Hardened
Vickers Hardness: - 215 255
Tensile Strength (MPa): - 715 745
0.2% Proof Stress (MPa): - 475 520
Elongation (%): - 15 12
Advantages
Light oxide
Good melting and flow characteristics
High heat resistance
Compatible with conventional metal-ceramics (e.g. IPS Style)
Tested biocompatibility