Luebke R J, Schneider R L
J Prosthet Dent. 1985 Feb;53(2):261-5. doi: 10.1016/0022-3913(85)90124-6.
The compressive strength of various artificial stones were tested using air, oven, and microwave oven drying methods to compare the three for drying refractory casts. The microwave oven can be used for rapid drying of refractory casts in removable partial denture construction. However, it should not be used for drying extremely wet casts.