Precious Metal 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H vs 85Pt-15Ir-H
Precious Metal · 85Pt-15Ir temper comparison
85Pt-15Ir 1/2H and 85Pt-15Ir-H are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 85Pt-15Ir: 1/2H (half hard) versus H (hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 85Pt-15Ir-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H, about 60% more; tensile strength follows at 965 MPa (140 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi). In exchange, 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 3% for 85Pt-15Ir-H, and 85Pt-15Ir-H is harder (290 HV vs 230 HV). 85Pt-15Ir-H conducts heat better (31 W/m·K vs 26 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H welds better (good vs fair).
85Pt-15Ir 1/2HChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
85Pt-15Ir-HChoose it when strength drives the design.
85Pt-15Ir 1/2H vs 85Pt-15Ir-H: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all precious metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all precious metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.38 · Hardness, Rockwell B 84 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 21.6 g/cm³0.78 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,790°C3,254 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 500°C932 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 16,000 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250,000 L/kg29,957 gal/lb
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every precious metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
85Pt-15Ir 1/2H vs 85Pt-15Ir-H — frequently asked
Is 85Pt-15Ir-H stronger than 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H?
Yes. 85Pt-15Ir-H has a typical yield strength of 800 MPa (116 ksi) against 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) for 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H — about 60% more. Tensile strength is 965 MPa (140 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or H?
O is the default 85Pt-15Ir condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor H). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H or 85Pt-15Ir-H?
85Pt-15Ir 1/2H, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for 85Pt-15Ir-H; for welding the order is 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H first (good, 65/100) then 85Pt-15Ir-H (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 85Pt-15Ir 1/2H and 85Pt-15Ir-H side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.