Description
MARVALLOY is a high copper dental silver alloy consisting of a constant ratio of spherical and lathe cut particles. As a result of this, great handling characteristics are obtained. Its high early strength together with its low static creep value lowers the risk of marginal fracture and assures long-lasting marginal integrity.
It does not contain zinc thus eliminating problems due to moisture and avoids the corrosive gamma-2 (γ-2) phase. Tin dissolves in mercury and is preferentially bound to copper thus forming Cu6Sn5 which inhibits formation of the corrosive gamma -2 phase (Sn8Hg).
Indications
Posterior restorations
Characteristics - Advantages
- Excellent condensability
- Smooth carving
- High resistance to wear
- Long lasting restoration
- Economical restorative
Capsule caps are colour coded:
Single Spill / No 1 - Yellow
Double Spill / No 2 - Orange
Triple Spill / No 3 – Red