Precious Metal Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 vs Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04
Precious Metal · Pt95Rh5 gauze temper comparison
Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 and Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Pt95Rh5 gauze: H02 (half hard) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02, about 58% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 2% for Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04, and Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04 is harder (143 HB vs 110 HB). Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 runs hotter in service (500°C vs 450°C continuous).
Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 vs Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04: 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.
Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 65 GPa9.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 240 GPa34.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 20.65 g/cm³0.75 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,785°C3,245 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,800°C3,272 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 135 J/kg·K0.03 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9 µm/m·K5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 114 J/g49 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 99 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 35 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Castability 50 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 90 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 250,000 MJ/kg1.07×10⁸ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 14,000 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250,000 L/kg29,957 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 vs Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04 — frequently asked
Is Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04 stronger than Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02?
Yes. Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04 has a typical yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 — about 58% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or H04?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which welds better, Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 or Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04?
Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02. Its weldability rates very good (80/100) against very good (75/100) for Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 and Pt95Rh5 gauze-H04 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.