Precious Metal Pt95Ru5 1/2H vs Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST
Precious Metal · Pt95Ru5 temper comparison
Pt95Ru5 1/2H and Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Pt95Ru5: 1/2H (half hard) versus AS-CAST. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pt95Ru5 1/2H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) for Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST, about 181% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi). In exchange, Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 6% for Pt95Ru5 1/2H, and Pt95Ru5 1/2H is harder (185 HB vs 128 HB). Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST runs hotter in service (900°C vs 600°C continuous).
Pt95Ru5 1/2HChoose it when strength drives the design.
Pt95Ru5 AS-CASTChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Pt95Ru5 1/2H vs Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 68 GPa9.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 285 GPa41.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.38
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 20.67 g/cm³0.75 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,780°C3,236 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,795°C3,263 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 29 W/m·K16.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 135 J/kg·K0.03 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9.1 µm/m·K5.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 113 J/g48.6 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).
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 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 55 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 240,000 MJ/kg1.03×10⁸ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 14,000 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250,000 L/kg29,957 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
Pt95Ru5 1/2H vs Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST — frequently asked
Is Pt95Ru5 1/2H stronger than Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST?
Yes. Pt95Ru5 1/2H has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) against 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) for Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST — about 181% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or AS-CAST?
Annealed is the default Pt95Ru5 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor AS-CAST). 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, Pt95Ru5 1/2H or Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST?
Pt95Ru5 1/2H. Its machinability rates fair (42/100) against poor (33/100) for Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST; for welding the order is Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST first (very good, 75/100) then Pt95Ru5 1/2H (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pt95Ru5 1/2H and Pt95Ru5 AS-CAST 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.