BioUniversal PKF is a high gold universal alloy. Its palladium and copper-free composition allows for a wide range of indications for both fixed and removable dental restorations.
Indications*
- Onlays, 3/4 crowns, crowns
- Telescope crowns, conus crowns
- Bridges
- Wide-span bridges
- Cast posts / cores, bars, attachments
Technical Data
| Composition (%): | Au 75.0 | Ag 11.9 | Pt 8.6 | Zn 2.0 | In <1.0, Ir <1.0, Fe <1.0, Ta <1.0, Rh <1.0 |
| ISO | 22674:2016 |
| ADA Class | High Noble |
| Type / Color | 4 / Yellow |
| Density (g/cm³) | 16.8 |
| Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus): | 930 - 1010 °C |
| Elastic Modulus (GPa): | 100 |
| As Cast Porcelain Fired Hardened | |
| Vickers Hardness: | 165 125 200 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa): | 470 390 500 |
| 0.2% Proof Stress (MPa): | 365 200 375 |
| Elongation (%): | 10 18 10 |
Advantages
- Pd and Cu-free
- Golden yellow colour
- Compatible with special ceramics and laboratory composites
- Wide range of indications
- Tested biocompatibility
Processing Data
| Investment Material: | Phosphate-bonded / Gypsum-bonded |
| Preheating / Burn- out Temperature: | 650 - 760 °C |
| Crucible | Carbon crucible / Ceramic crucible |
| Casting Temperature: | 1070 - 1150 °C |
| Oxidation °C/min/Vacuum: | 800 / 3 / Yes |
| CTE: | (25 – 500 °C): 15.9 x 10-6 /K |
| Laser Welding Wire: | Laser C&B Yellow |
*See TYPE CLASSIFICATION DUE TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES