Simidur S2

Simidur S2 is a silver-free, palladium-based ceramic alloy, compatible with conventional metal-ceramics. Its mechanical properties and high heat resistance allow a wide range of indications including long-span restorations.

Indications*

Crowns
Telescope crowns, conus crowns
Bridges
Wide-span bridges
Cast posts / cores, bars, attachments
Implant-supported superstructures
Partial dentures

Technical Data

Composition (%):	Pd 79.0 \| Cu 9.5 \| Au 2.0 \| Ga 9.0 \| Ge <1.0
ISO	22674:2016
Type / Color:	4 / White
Density (g/cm³)	10.7
Melting Range (Solidus/Liquidus):	1100 - 1190 °C
Elastic Modulus (GPa):	122
	Porcelain Fired Hardened
Vickers Hardness:	410 450
Tensile Strength (MPa):	1060 1100
0.2% Proof Stress (MPa):	910 990
Elongation (%):	4 2

Advantages

Ag-free
High heat resistance
Wide range of indications
Compatible with conventional metal-ceramics (e.g. IPS Style)
Certified biocompatibility

Processing Data

Investment Material:	Phosphate-bonded
Preheating / Burn- out Temperature:	900 °C
Crucible	Ceramic crucible
Casting Temperature:	1340 °C
Oxidation °C/min/Vacuum:	930 / 5 / No
CTE:	(25 – 500 °C): 14.2 x 10^-6 /K
Recommended Metal Ceramic:	IPS Style, IPS InLine
Laser Welding Wire:	Porta P6

*See TYPE CLASSIFICATION DUE TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES