Precious Metal PtRu10-H01 vs PtRu10-H04
Precious Metal · PtRu10 temper comparison
PtRu10-H01 and PtRu10-H04 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, PtRu10: H01 (quarter hard) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PtRu10-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for PtRu10-H01, about 82% more; tensile strength follows at 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 650 MPa (94.3 ksi). In exchange, PtRu10-H01 is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 3% for PtRu10-H04, and PtRu10-H04 is harder (245 HB vs 176 HB). PtRu10-H01 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, PtRu10-H01 welds better (65 vs 55 out of 100).
PtRu10-H01Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
PtRu10-H04Choose it when strength drives the design.
PtRu10-H01 vs PtRu10-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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 255 GPa37 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.38
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 20 g/cm³0.72 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,780°C3,236 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,800°C3,272 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 21.5 W/m·K12.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 120 J/g51.6 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.9 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 96 / 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 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 90 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 220,000 MJ/kg9.46×10⁷ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13,500 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200,000 L/kg23,965 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.
PtRu10-H01 vs PtRu10-H04 — frequently asked
Is PtRu10-H04 stronger than PtRu10-H01?
Yes. PtRu10-H04 has a typical yield strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) for PtRu10-H01 — about 82% more. Tensile strength is 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 650 MPa (94.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H01 or H04?
Annealed is the default PtRu10 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H01 nor H04). 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, PtRu10-H01 or PtRu10-H04?
PtRu10-H04. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (33/100) for PtRu10-H01; for welding the order is PtRu10-H01 first (good, 65/100) then PtRu10-H04 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PtRu10-H01 and PtRu10-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.