title: Some physical and mechanical properties of shellac dental baseplate material.
abstract: The historical and general use of shellac is discussed and its particular value in dentistry outlined. The effects of variations in the mica and aluminium content of shellac are evaluated. Measurements of elastic modulus, modulus of rupture and glass transition temperature are reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol Dental School, U.K.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Huggett
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Azouka
mesh_terms: D000535:Aluminum / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D002152:Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D004548:Elasticity; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008422:Materials Testing; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D003764:Dental Materials; D012116:Resins, Plant; C003934:shellac; D000535:Aluminum; C011934:mica