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Platinum/Iridium Alloy Tube (Pt90/Ir10)
Available Configurations
Properties common to all products in this list
Starting at
$510.00
each
No Minimum order
Free technical support
*Free delivery worldwide
Material Properties
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Brinell | 130-190 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | <25 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 380-620 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 25 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0013 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1800 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 31@23 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 31@23C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 8.7@20-100°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 21.56 |
Tolerances
Tube
| Outside Diameter | =<2mm | ±0.05mm |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Diameter | 2mm - 5mm | ±0.1mm |
| Outside Diameter | >5mm | ±5% |
| Wall Thickness | ±10% |