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  Properties
Category PFM
Nobility High Noble
Melting Range 2130°F to 2300°F
Coef. of Thermal Expansion
   from 25°C to 500°C
   from 25°C to 600°C
14.0x10-6K-1
14.2x10-6K-1
Density 16.6 g/cm3
Grain Size 25 microns
Hardness 230 HV
Tensile Elongation 9%
Tensile Yield Strength 72,500 psi
Ultimate Tensile Strength 92,820 psi
Modulus of Elasticity 14.5x106 psi
Chemistry
Gold 74.5% Palladium 15.2%
Silver 5.0% Platinum 3.0%
Tin 2.3% Rhenium 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
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 2400°F (1315°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.
Pre-solder
 Recommended solder: PWS, LX
Flux-Brown Fluoride
Post-solder
 Recommended solder: 1400
Flux-Brown Fluoride