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Aquarius XH

Aquarius XH is a high gold ceramic alloy. The mechanical properties allow a wide range of indications and the golden yellow colour enhances the natural shade reproduction in the veneer.

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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 82.8 | Pt 9.0 | Pd 5.0 | In 2.5 | Sn <1.0, Ir <1.0, Fe <1.0, Ta <1.0, Li <1.0
ISO  22674:2016
ADA Class  High Noble
Type / Color: 4 / Rich Yellow
Density (g/cm³) 17.9
Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): 1050 - 1185 °C
Elastic Modulus (GPa): 115
Porcelain Fired        Hardened                  
Vickers Hardness: 220                           245
Tensile Strength (MPa): 560                           660
0.2% Proof Stress (MPa):  500                           625
Elongation (%): 10                              5

Advantages

  • Ag-free
  • Esthetic, golden yellow colour
  • Wide range of indications
  • Compatible with conventional metal-ceramics (e.g. IPS Style)
  • Certified biocompatibility

Processing Data

Investment Material:  Phosphate-bonded
Preheating / Burn- out Temperature: 750 - 820 °C
Crucible  Carbon crucible / Ceramic crucible
Casting Temperature: 1240 - 1300 °C
Oxidation  °C/min/Vacuum: 925 / 5 / No
CTE: (25 – 500 °C): 14.1 x 10-6 /K
Recommended Metal Ceramic: IPS Style, IPS InLine One, IPS InLine, IPS InLine PoM, IPS Classic, IPS d.SIGN
Laser Welding Wire: Laser Ceramic Yellow

*See TYPE CLASSIFICATION DUE TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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