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Ceramic Compatibility Guide

DOC REF: PROTOCOL-BOND-V5.0

The Physics of Stability

Compressive Bonding Technology

ValidTi's CTE is engineered to be slightly lower than mainstream ceramics. This creates a beneficial "Compressive Effect" during cooling.

9.0 Sweet Spot: 9.6 - 9.8 10.5
CTE (10⁻⁶ K⁻¹)
9.7 Typical Value

01. System Compatibility

VITA® System

VM13, Titanium Ceramics

Ivoclar® System

IPS d.SIGN, Style

Noritake® System

Super Porcelain Ti-22

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02. Oxide Layer Reference Tool

Step: Wash Opaque
UNDER-FIRED
✓ OPTIMAL
OVER-FIRED
Silver / Metallic Temp too low.
[TARGET] Straw / Golden Thin, adherent layer.
[RISK] Violet / Blue / Grey Temp too high or contaminated. Oxide thick.

03. Risk Mitigation Protocol

1

Surface Preparation

Sandblast: Al₂O₃ (110μm) @ 2-3 bar. NO glass beads.

2

Passivation

Steam clean 10s. DO NOT TOUCH with bare hands.

3

Bonding Agent & Cooling

Apply bonder thinly. Fire under vacuum.

Critical Step: Use SLOW COOLING (Long Term Cooling) program to balance stress.
Vertical Cracks Cause: Cooling too fast.
Action: Enable Slow Cooling.
Bubbles Cause: Contamination.
Action: Check steam cleaner / sand.