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Precious Metal Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 vs Pt95Rh5 gauze-O

Precious Metal · Pt95Rh5 gauze temper comparison

Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 and Pt95Rh5 gauze-O are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Pt95Rh5 gauze: H02 (half hard) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for Pt95Rh5 gauze-O, about 192% more; tensile strength follows at 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi). In exchange, Pt95Rh5 gauze-O is the more ductile: elongation 33% versus 10% for Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02, and Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 is harder (110 HB vs 78 HB). Pt95Rh5 gauze-O runs hotter in service (1,200°C vs 500°C continuous). On the shop floor, Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 machines more easily (fair vs poor).

Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

Pt95Rh5 gauze-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 vs Pt95Rh5 gauze-O: properties

Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02Pt95Rh5 gauze-O

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

500 MPa72.5 ksi
340 MPa49.3 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
130 MPa18.9 ksi

Elongation at Break

10%
33%

Shear Strength

300 MPa43.5 ksi
200 MPa29 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

175 MPa25.4 ksi
140 MPa20.3 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

110 HB
78 HB

Hardness, Vickers

115 HV
80 HV

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

39 W/m·K22.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F
40 W/m·K23.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

500°C932 °F
1,200°C2,192 °F

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

9.5 % IACS
9.8 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.82×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.17 µΩ·in
1.76×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.93 µΩ·in

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.

Machinability

35 / 100
25 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

30%
25%

Weldability

80 / 100
85 / 100

Formability (cold)

65 / 100
95 / 100

Same in both: 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.

50100200500101520Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scalePt95Rh5 gauze

Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 vs Pt95Rh5 gauze-O — frequently asked

Is Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 stronger than Pt95Rh5 gauze-O?

Yes. Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for Pt95Rh5 gauze-O — about 192% more. Tensile strength is 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or O?

Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.

Which is easier to machine, Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 or Pt95Rh5 gauze-O?

Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for Pt95Rh5 gauze-O; for welding the order is Pt95Rh5 gauze-O first (excellent, 85/100) then Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 (very good, 80/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pt95Rh5 gauze-H02 and Pt95Rh5 gauze-O 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.