Are there differences among zirconia ceramics?
Posted December 28, 2013 by Bloomden Bioceramics Views:740
Differences among zirconia ceramics can occur with the level of purity of zirconia; grain size, trace elements and stabilizing compounds; and consistency of formulation. Differences can exist in shrinkage from batch to batch because of differences in the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE).
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