Properties	Category PFM Nobility High Noble Melting Range 1990°F to 2190°F Coef. of Thermal Expansion    from 25°C to 500°C    from 25°C to 600°C 14.2x10-6K-1 14.4x10-6K-1 Density 18.5 g/cm3 Grain Size 15 microns Hardness 155 HV Tensile Elongation 17% Tensile Yield Strength 50,700 psi Ultimate Tensile Strength 64,200 psi
	Chemistry	Gold 87% Platinum 7% Palladium 4.5% Gallium 1.5% Tin less than 1% Indium less than 1% Iron less than 1% Rhenium less than 1%
	Waxing / Spruing	.3mm for single units and .5mm for bridge work.
	Investment	A phosphate-bonded investment with or without carbon.
	Burnout	1350°F (735°C)
	Melting / Casting	No extra winds of the casting arm are required (2-3 winds typical) Multi-orifice torch: 10 psi fuel and 20 psi oxygen. Cast at around 2290°F (1255°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) in air. Hold for 5 minutes. Proceed with normal opaque technique.
	Polishing	Use low speeds and light pressure. We recommend the use of tin oxide and/or high shine rubber wheels for easy final polishing.
	Pre-solder	Recommended solder: Spirit, LX Flux-Brown Fluoride
	Post-solder	Recommended solder: 615 Flux-Brown Fluoride