Shiva products offer ni - cr [ beryllium free alloy ] for pfm bonding. It comes in the form of cylindrical pcs each weighing appx 7gms.
Nominal composition
Ni - 70 - 73 %, cr 13 -15 %, mo - 7- 9 %, si , al, nb,co, fe [ rest 6 % ]
Properties & advantages
Beryllium free formulation .
Optimum castability and bonding strength in pfm restorations.
It produces a uniform oxide film at porcelain metal interface ensuring strong chemical bonding.
A cr + mo percentage amounting to greater than 20% assures corrosion resistance
High mechanical strength & stability on account of refined grain structure
Good burnishability
Brighter shine and finish.
Suitable for open flame casting
Packing
It comes in 1kg and ½ kg paper case packing.