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Platinum/Iridium Alloy Spooled Wire (Pt70/Ir30)

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Commodity: Precious Metals Material: Platinum/Iridium Form: Wire Composition: Pt 70/Ir 30 Temper: As Drawn
Platinum/Iridium Alloy Spooled Wire (Pt70/Ir30) is a high-performance material renowned for its exceptional mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and stability at elevated temperatures. This alloy, with 70% platinum and 30% iridium, exhibits excellent grain orientation and low creep deformation, making it ideal for extreme environments. It is widely used in biomedical devices, aerospace sensors, and high-precision electromechanical systems. Specific applications include neurosurgical electrodes, rocket engine thermocouples, and high-load miniature bearings. Its dimensional integrity under mechanical and thermal stress supports microfabrication and vacuum-based instrumentation. Patented compositions demonstrate enhanced machinability and fracture toughness, ensuring longevity in cyclic stress regimes. As industries evolve toward miniaturized, ultra-reliable systems, this alloy continues to serve as a critical enabler of innovation in mission-critical scientific and industrial platforms.
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Material Properties

Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Elongation at break( % ) 18
Modulus of elasticity( GPa ) 236
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) 280-285
Tensile strength( MPa ) 980-1100
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) 35
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) 0.001
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Melting point( C ) 2153
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 8.6@20-100°C
Physical Properties
Element Value
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 21.7
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Commodity: Precious Metals Material: Platinum/Iridium Form: Wire Composition: Pt 70/Ir 30 Temper: As Drawn

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Wire
Diameter ±10%
Length +5% / -1%