Question 62 · LDEK · Prosthodontic materials

Which properties of titanium alloys are causing the difficulty in their casting?

1) high biocompatibility;
2) low density;
3) high reactivity with oxygen and nitrogen;
4) high melting temperature;
5) low thermal conductivity coefficient.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 3,4,5.
  4. D. 1,4,5.
  5. E. 2,4,5.
Hint

Think about how well molten titanium fills a mould, how it reacts at high temperature and what its melting point demands of the equipment.

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