The effect of carbon on the metallography of a nickel base removable partial denture casting alloy.

This study has demonstrated the pattern of carbide development associated with progressive increases in carbon content in a series of six nickel chromium alloys. The carbon content is critical since it influences the production and distribution of carbides, which have been shown to alter the mechanical properties, of the nickel chromium alloys, that are dependent upon the development of gamma prime. Furthermore, it has been shown that the attainment of suitable strength is invariably associated with an unacceptable level of ductility.