Platinum Rod

Designed for demanding environments, Goodfellow's Platinum Rods deliver exceptional chemical stability, thermal resilience, and electrical conductivity - making them indispensable in chemical processing, electrochemical systems, aerospace, and biomedical applications. Manufactured from 99.95% to 99.99% pure platinum, they are available in diameters from 1 mm to 12 mm and lengths ranging from 2 mm to 1000 mm, with precision machining and custom finishes available upon request. Platinum’s resistance to oxidation, halogens, and certain acids ensures long-term performance in corrosive and thermally extreme conditions. Its high melting point and thermal conductivity support stable operation in furnaces, thermocouples, and heat control systems. With low electrical resistivity and excellent catalytic activity, platinum rods excel in fuel cells, sensors, and chemical reactors. Their high density and mechanical strength provide dimensional stability, while its ductility allows fine shaping for microelectrodes and precision components. These combined properties make our platinum rods the material of choice for advanced scientific, industrial, and medical technologies.

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Diameter	=<10mm	±10%
Diameter	>10mm	±5%

Material Properties for Precious Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	78
Crystal structure	Face centred cubic
Electronic structure	Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d⁹ 6s¹
Valences shown	1,2,3,4
Atomic weight( amu )	195.08
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	9
Photo-electric work function( eV )	5.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	192/ 0.79
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	196/ 25.30
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	190/ 0.01
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	195/ 33.80
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	198/ 7.20
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	194/ 32.90
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.138
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 9.0
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 18.6

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Hard
Material condition	Soft
Poisson's ratio	0.39
Poisson's ratio	0.39
Bulk modulus( GPa )	276
Bulk modulus( GPa )	276
Tensile modulus( GPa )	170
Tensile modulus( GPa )	170
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	40
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	100
Tensile strength( MPa )	200-300
Tensile strength( MPa )	125-150
Yield strength( MPa )	14-35
Yield strength( MPa )	185

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	10.58@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.00392@0-100°C

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	3827
Density( gcm⁻³ )	21.45@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1772
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	2405
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	101
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	133@025°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	71.6@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	9@0-100