Brantley: Die and Investment Materials Flashcards
When working with elastomeric impression material for preparation of cast gold restorations, _______ is possible due to polymerization reaction.
Shrinkage
The die stone will provide approximately ____% expansion, whereas the casting investment will provide up to approximately _____% expansion to compensate for shrinkage of polymerization reaction.
die stone: 0.1%
investment: 2%
Which has higher expansion, the die stone or the casting investment?
The investment
Why is it important that the investment expands?
To compensate for shrinkage from polymerization of elastomeric impression material.
We want expansion=shrinkage
What is calcining?
Thermal treatment process in the absence or limited supply of air or oxygen applied to solid materials to bring about a thermal decomposition, phase transition, or removal of a volatile fraction.
AKA: HEATING PROCESS
What is the starting mineral in the calcining process for Gypsum Products?
Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate
The starting mineral in the calcining process for Gypsum is calcium sulfate dihydrate. What is the product?
Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate
BOARDS: Calcining procedures for Gypsum products give products in which two forms? Which is associated with stone and which is associated with plaster?
Alpha and Beta products
Alpha: stone and high-strength stone
Beta: Plaster
BOARDS: Gypsum products that result from the calcining process will be either alpha form or beta form. Describe the various calcining procedures that would result in 1. Plaster 2. Stone 3. High-strength Stone
- Plaster: Beta form: container open to air
- Stone: alpha form: closed autoclave under steam pressure
- High strength stone: alpha form: boiling calcium chloride solution
Which has higher porosity, plaster or stone?
Plaster
spongy appearance: highest porosity and surface area
Which has lower surface area, plaster or stone?
Stone
lower porosity and surface area than plaster
How does particle morphology influence porosity and surface area?
Stone
During mixing, is it better to have a high or low water-to-powder ratio?
low: You want MORE POWDER
plaster = 0.4 to 0.5
stone = 0.3 to 0.4
HS stone = 0.2 to 0.3
BOARDS: What is the setting reaction for Gypsum products?
CaSO40.5H20 + 1.5H20–> CaSO42H20
The setting reaction for Gypsum products is an _______ reaction and is the same for all Gypsum products.
Exothermic
Whether using plaster or stone, the starting product is calcium sulfate dihydrate and the end product is always _______.
Gypsum
What is the theoretical minimum water to powder ratio for Gypsum?
0.19
Excess water is required for _____ particles and reaching the desired ______ for mixing.
Wetting
viscosity
The highest amount of excess water (mixing/viscosity/wetting) is needed for which Gypsum product?
Plaster
least for High-strength stone
What does the “theoretical contraction during setting” refer to?
During the setting reaction, the specific volume is lower for products than for reactant. However, a setting EXPANSION actually occurs due to gypsum particles pushing each other apart.
BOARDS: What is the difference between an accelerator and a retarder for setting of Gypsum products?
Accelerator: reduce the setting time
Retarder: Increase the setting time
BOARDS: During setting of Gypsum products, NaCl is a/an ______ at low concentrations and a/an _______ at high concentrations
Accelerator
Retarder
BOARDS: What is a common accelerator in the setting of Gypsum products?
Potassium Sulfate
BOARDS: What is a common retarder in the setting of Gypsum products?
Borax
What is the difference in expansion for a setting reaction in air versus a hygroscopic setting condition?
In air, there is much less porosity and expansion compared to a hygroscopic setting.
Hygroscopic: crystal growth > radial spikes push crystals apart> water enters> more expansion > water leaves > porosity
Two important types of Die Stones are Type ___ and Type ____.
IV
V
Type IV die stone has high ______, the lowest setting _____, and contain larger amounts of _______.
strength
expansion
modifiers
What do modifiers do for gypsum products?
They CHANGE THE SHAPE of crystals and therefore allow for higher strength and lower setting expansion.
Type V die stone is both high ____ and high _____. Type V stone is designed for modern casting alloys and high melting point alloys that have greater shrinkage than traditional high-gold.
strength
expansion
Gypsum products are _____ materials with much higher ____ strength than ______ strength.
Brittle
compressive
Tensile
Describe the mechanical properties of Gypsum in regards to strength.
Compressive Strength > Tensile Strength
Failure = crack propagation at defects or pores
How do Gypsum products typically fail?
Gypsum is brittle.
At pores and defects there is CRACK PROPAGATION that results in failure