The best arrangement for the coefficient of thermal expansion of the porcelain and the metal to be compatible is for the porcelain to have _____ thermal expansion than the metal.

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The best arrangement for the coefficient of thermal expansion of the porcelain and the metal to be compatible is for the porcelain to have slightly less thermal expansion than the metal.This will keep it from cracking at the metal-porcelain interface and will reduce the chance of failure.

The Best Arrangement for the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of the Porcelain