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MetalsTek Engineering is a leading supplier of platinum products. We offer competitive pricing and excellent lead times on all our materials, and we can supply custom materials per any specs/drawings you provide.
Platinum, an exceedingly rare and durable precious metal, stands out for its exceptional resistance to corrosion, high melting point, and remarkable conductivity. This versatile metal finds critical application in automotive catalytic converters, high-end jewelry due to its enduring beauty, electronics for its conductivity, medical devices for biocompatibility, and aerospace technology for its ability to withstand extreme conditions. Additionally, platinum is a prized commodity for investment owing to its scarcity and enduring value.
Platinum Metals
Platinum Crucible & Mold, Combustion Boat, Dish, Part, Powder, Rod, Wire, Tool, Tube, Wire, Evaporation Materials.
Purity: Pt≥99.95%
Platinum Crucibles
Platinum Crucibles as replacements for Claisse®, Perl-X®, Vulcan, Phoenix, Katanax®, Herzog, Leco®, Linn®
Platinum Alloys
Pt/Rh, Pt/Ir, Pt/Ti, PT/ Cu/Nb, Pt/Ru
Available in various forms.
Platinum Compounds & Catalyst
Pt/C, Pt/Pd, Pt/Al2O3, Pt/CaCO3, Pt/BaSO4, Pt/SiO2.
Purity of most products: ≥99%
| Phase At STP | Solid | Electrical Resistivity | 105 nΩ⋅m (20°C) |
| Melting Point | 2,041K (1,768.3°C/3,214.9°F) | Magnetic Ordering | Paramagnetic |
| Boiling Point | 4,098K (3,825°C/6,917°F) | Young's modulus | 168 GPa |
| Density (Near R.T.) | 21.45 g/cm3 | Shear Modulus | 61 GPa |
| Tensile strength | Bulk Modulus | 230 GPa | |
| Heat Of Fusion | 22.17 kJ/mol | Poisson Ratio | 0.38 |
| Heat Of Vaporization | 510 kJ/mol | Mohs Hardness | 3.5 |
| Molar Heat Capacity | 25.86 J/(mol·K) | Vickers Hardness | 400–550 MPa |
| Thermal Expansion | 8.8 µm/(m⋅K) (at 25 °C) | Brinell Hardness | 300–500 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 71.6 W/(m⋅K) | Cas Number | 6/4/7440 |
Platinum, with its unique properties, is widely utilized in various applications:
Platinum’s unique combination of properties, including durability, conductivity, and resistance to corrosion, makes it an indispensable material in a wide array of industries.