An alloy is provided for dental porcelain fused to metal restorations, having
a rich gold color and light oxide coating for bonding the porcelain to the cast
alloy substrate. The alloy has suitable mechanical properties for the support of
the porcelain and is readily polished to a bright sheen. The alloy includes from
96 to 98 weight % Au with up to 3 weight % Pt, Pd, Ru, Ir, or combinations thereof
and 0 to 1.5 wt % In, Sn, Fe, Mn, Cu, B, or combinations thereof.
