Investment material used for cobalt-chromium alloys is_____________?

Correct answer: B. Phosphate bonded

  • A. Gypsum bonded
  • B. Phosphate bonded
  • C. Silica bonded
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Cobalt-chromium alloys melt at high temperatures, so gypsum-bonded investments cannot withstand casting temperatures reliably. Phosphate-bonded investments provide the required high-temperature stability and thermal expansion.

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