title: Estimation of solidification time during casting by use of a heat transfer model.
abstract: Time-dependent temperature profiles in dental casting molds were analyzed by an unsteady heat conduction model. The thermal conductivity and initial temperature of the mold greatly affected the heat transfer in the mold. The thermal conductivities of gypsum- and phosphate-bonded investments at high temperatures were accurately measured by means of the hot wire method. From the data obtained, the solidification times of Ag, Ag alloy, and Co-Cr alloy were calculated and compared with the experimental results.
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003734:Dental Casting Investment; D003735:Dental Casting Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013816:Thermodynamics; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D003734:Dental Casting Investment