Precious Metal Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 vs Pt99.95
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 and Pt99.95 are both precious metal grades. Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 190 MPa (27.6 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for Pt99.95, about 4.2 times as much; tensile strength follows at 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 140 MPa (20.3 ksi). In exchange, Pt99.95 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 35% for Pt950/Pt900/Pt850, and Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 is harder (125 HB vs 39 HB). Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 is lighter (20.7 g/cm³ vs 21.45 g/cm³ for Pt99.95) and Pt99.95 runs hotter in service (1,500°C vs 1,000°C continuous). On the shop floor, Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
Pt950/Pt900/Pt850Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
Pt99.95Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 vs Pt99.95: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Reduction in Area
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 113 J/g48.6 BTU/lb
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 90 / 100 · Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 200,000 L/kg23,965 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 | Pt99.95 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 vs Pt99.95 — frequently asked
Is Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 stronger than Pt99.95?
Yes. Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 has a typical yield strength of 190 MPa (27.6 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for Pt99.95 — about 4.2 times as much. Tensile strength is 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 140 MPa (20.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 or Pt99.95?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 or Pt99.95?
Pt950/Pt900/Pt850. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for Pt99.95.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pt950/Pt900/Pt850 and Pt99.95 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.