SNAP-STONE is an exceptionally fast setting stone with an early high compressive strength, which allows separation of the cast from the impression in 5 minutes. Because SNAP-STONE is fast setting, hand mixing is recommended. SNAP-STONE is compatible with all impression materials and its versatile, light pink color makes it suitable for many uses.
Procedures which can be performed faster with SNAP-STONE include:
- Bleaching trays
- Mouth guards
- Vacuum formed splints
- Custom trays
- Orthodontic appliances
- Temporaries
- Denture repairs
- Study casts
- Articulator cast mounting
- CAD-CAM restorations
Physical Properties
- Water/Powder Ratio - 23 mL/100 g
- Working Time - 60 - 90 seconds
- Setting Time - 2 minutes
- Setting Expansion - 0.15%
- Early Compressive Strength, Wet (1 hr.) - 6,000 psi (41 MPa)
- Early Compressive Strength, Dry (48 hrs.) - 14,000 psi (97 MPa)