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Sintering & handling
A flexible sintering range of 1520–1560 °C. The three programs below peak at 1530 °C; choose by case size.
Fast program
1–3 units · approx. 3 h
| Step | Start °C | End °C | Time (min) | Rate °C/min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 1020 | 40 | 24 |
| 2 | 1020 | 1020 | 10 | — (hold) |
| 3 | 1020 | 1530 | 20 | 25 |
| 4 | 1530 | 1530 | 90 | — (hold) |
| 5 | 1530 | 800 | 20 | -36 |
| 6 | Natural cooling | |||
Standard program
1–5 units
| Step | Start °C | End °C | Time (min) | Rate °C/min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 900 | 85 | 10 |
| 2 | 900 | 900 | 10 | — (hold) |
| 3 | 900 | 1530 | 100 | 6 |
| 4 | 1530 | 1530 | 150 | — (hold) |
| 5 | 1530 | 800 | 90 | -8 |
| 6 | Natural cooling | |||
Long-bridge program
1–14 units
| Step | Start °C | End °C | Time (min) | Rate °C/min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 900 | 85 | 10 |
| 2 | 900 | 900 | 10 | — (hold) |
| 3 | 900 | 1530 | 200 | 3 |
| 4 | 1530 | 1530 | 150 | — (hold) |
| 5 | 1530 | 800 | 160 | -5 |
| 6 | Natural cooling | |||
Handling
Manufactured from FDA-cleared zirconia material. Zerapure is a white solid zirconia block: ZrO₂ with Y₂O₃, HfO₂, Al₂O₃ and organic binder. Classified non-hazardous.
Safety
Wear safety glasses and a dust mask when milling or grinding. For dental laboratory use only.