Table 2 Sintering process parameters.

From: Alumina and glass-bead blasting effect on bond strength of zirconia using 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP) containing self-adhesive resin cement and primers

Stages

Initial Temp (℃)

Final Temp (℃)

Time (min)

Heating Rate (℃ / min)

Stage 1

100

1150

131.25

8

Stage 2

1150

1150

30

0

Stage 3

1150

1300

75

2

Stage 4

1300

1450

37.5

4

Stage 5

1450

1450

120

0

Stage 6

1450

800

81.25

-8

Stage 7

800

150

 

Natural cooling

  1. Sintering cycle total time: 7 h 55 min without natural cooling time.