FDA Cleared, last investigation 02-08-2024

ALLOYS

Crown & Bridge Noble

SM20 - 20% Au, Noble Crown and Bridge Alloy, Type IV

SM20 is an economic golden crown and bridge alloy from Strategy Milling. It is suitable for full-cast crowns and bridges, inlays, and onlays.

Advantages
Indications
Composition
Ag 40.75
Au 20.0
Pd 14.0
In 11.0
Cu 10.75
Sn 2.0
Zn 0.5, Pd 1.0, Ru 1.0
Technical data
Type
Noble
Color
Yellow
Density (g/cm³)
10.8
Melting range (°C)
750 – 840 C
Casting temperature (°C)
960 – 1020 C
Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
90
Elongation (%) – As cast
5
Vickers hardness – As cast
195
0.2% proof stress (MPa) – As cast
195
Tensile Strength (MPa) – As cast
570

Polishing Recommendations

This is a Type IV alloy which is hard.
Follow with a new or newer Robinson Soft Bristle Brush using medium pressure and  Fabulustre Polishing Compound, the type for final buffing of Au, Ag, Pt, Al, Ni, Fe, and Cu, (two tone gold colored label).
Short, worn bristle brushes are not great, in my opinion. Follow that up with a soft felt wheel, light on pressure and light on polish.
This combination works very well at leaving a smooth, high shine.

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