Precious Metal Pt95W5 Cast vs Pt95W5-H04
Precious Metal · Pt95W5 temper comparison
Pt95W5 Cast and Pt95W5-H04 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Pt95W5: Cast (as cast) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pt95W5-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) for Pt95W5 Cast, about 3.6 times as much; tensile strength follows at 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, Pt95W5 Cast is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 3% for Pt95W5-H04, and Pt95W5-H04 is harder (238 HB vs 128 HB). Pt95W5 Cast runs hotter in service (700°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, Pt95W5 Cast welds better (good vs fair).
Pt95W5 CastChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Pt95W5-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
Pt95W5 Cast vs Pt95W5-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.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 285 GPa41.3 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.38
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 21.3 g/cm³0.77 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,790°C3,254 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,840°C3,344 °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 132 J/kg·K0.03 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.9 µm/m·K4.9 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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 98 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 80 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 75 / 100 · Polishability 88 / 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 · 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.
Pt95W5 Cast vs Pt95W5-H04 — frequently asked
Is Pt95W5-H04 stronger than Pt95W5 Cast?
Yes. Pt95W5-H04 has a typical yield strength of 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) for Pt95W5 Cast — about 3.6 times as much. Tensile strength is 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cast or H04?
Cast is the default Pt95W5 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, Pt95W5 Cast or Pt95W5-H04?
Pt95W5-H04. Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (30/100) for Pt95W5 Cast; for welding the order is Pt95W5 Cast first (good, 65/100) then Pt95W5-H04 (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pt95W5 Cast and Pt95W5-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.