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  Properties
Category PFM
Nobility Noble
Melting Range 2150°F to 2275°F
Coef. of Thermal Expansion
   from 25°C to 500°C
   from 25°C to 600°C
14.9x10-6K-1
15.1x10-6K-1
Density 11.0 g/cm3
Grain Size 14 microns
Hardness 250 HV
Tensile Elongation 16%
Tensile Yield Strength 74,500 psi
Ultimate Tensile Strength 105,000 psi
Chemistry
Palladium 53.5% Silver 37.5%
Tin 8.5% Zinc less than 1%
Ruthenium less than 1%    

Waxing / Spruing

 .3mm for single units and .5mm for bridge work.
Investment
 A phosphate-bonded investment with or without carbon.
Burnout
 1400°F (760°C)
Melting / Casting
One extra wind of the casting arm is required (3-4 winds typical)
Multi-orifice torch: 10 psi fuel and 20 psi oxygen.
Cast at around 2375°F (1300°C)
Finishing
 Finish with carbides or aluminum oxide stones. Blast porcelain receiving surface with non-recycled aluminum oxide. Clean in ultrasonic for 10 minutes.
Conditioning
 Oxidize from 1200°F (650°C) to 1850°F (1010°C) under vacuum. Hold for 5 minutes under vacuum. Proceed with normal opaque technique.
Pre-solder
 Recommended solder: PWS, LX
Flux-Brown Fluoride
Post-solder
 Recommended solder: 1400
Flux-Brown Fluoride