Platinum & Alloy Crucibles

Compare pure Pt, Pt–Rh, Pt–Ir and Pt–Au crucibles, lids, dishes and fusion molds. Find a catalog model or send alloy, capacity and dimensions with a drawing for a quotation.

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Choose Your Platinum Crucible

Choose a standard vessel, micro crucible/lid, dish, machine-referenced fusion crucible/mold, combustion boat or handling accessory. All 16 existing product groups remain below. The catalog retains model, capacity, dimension, mass, reinforcement and lid information; custom requirements need a drawing.

Pure Pt, Pt–Rh, Pt–Ir & Pt–Au

Material routeExisting listingSelection / RFQ confirmation
Pure platinum (Pt)Pure Pt, listed ≥99.95%Specify purity/impurity requirements, condition, geometry and analytical method. Pure Pt values do not apply to every alloy.
Platinum–rhodium (Pt–Rh)Standard family lists 10–30% Rh; some shape entries list PtRh5.State the exact composition. Do not generalize one Rh content or high-temperature property to all shapes.
Platinum–iridium (Pt–Ir)Standard family lists 5–25% Ir; selected shapes list PtIr5.Confirm chemistry, condition and atmosphere. Hot-air exposure and long-term mass loss need assessment; this is not interchangeable with Pt–Rh.
Platinum–gold (Pt–Au)PtAu5 in the existing fusion, micro and other shape listings.Identify the percentage basis; PtAu5 commonly denotes 5% Au with Pt balance. Confirm analysis, sample/flux compatibility and mold release requirements.

Alloy percentage, constituent purity and final-alloy impurity limits are separate requirements. The former constituent-purity entries do not certify a finished alloy; request composition and applicable documents for the actual order. Listed material ranges do not establish every alloy/geometry combination.

Crucible Models & Specifications

Standard Platinum Crucible

Material: Platinum Pt, Platinum Gold Pt/Au, Platinum Rhodium Pt/Rh, Platinum Iridium Pt/Ir

Listed alloy: PtAu5, PtIr(5%~25%), PtRh(10%~30%)

Capacity: 5mL~300mL, or Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

The general description lists 5–300 mL; the retained table also includes GCS2.5 at 2.5 mL. Nominal capacity is not the safe working fill volume.

Catalog drawing reference Code Capacity (ml) Diameter (mm) Depth (mm) Std. Form (g) Rim Only Reinforced (g) Base Only Reinforced (g) Rim & Base Reinforced (g) Std. Lid Only (g)
GCS2.5 2.5 12 15 3 4 4 5 2
GCS5 5 20 22 4 5 5 6 2
GCS8 8 25 24 6 7 7 8 2
GCS10 10 25 28 7 7.5 8 9 3
GCS15 15 30 31 11 12 13 14 4
GCS20 20 33 35 15 16 17 18 5
GCS25 25 36 34 19 20 21 23 5
GCS30 30 40 36 22 24 26 27 7
GCS35 35 41 38 25 26 27 32 7
GCS40 40 42 42 30 32 34 36 7
GCS50 50 45 44 38 40 42 45 8
GCS60 60 45 47 46 48 50 54 9
GCS70 70 49 53 50 52 54 63 12
GCS80 80 51 53 51 54 63 72 14
GCS90 90 54 57 52 59 71 81 15
GCS100 100 56 57 59 68 73 90 17
GCS110 110 56 60 68 71 81 95 19
GCS120 120 64 66 84 88 90 98 22
GCS150 150 65 69 100 104 107 114 27
GCS200 200 80 65 150 159 165 180 30
GCS250 250 81 73 175 179 183 190 32
GCS700 700 107 105 300 305 315 320 50

Micro Platinum Crucibles & Lids

Micro Platinum Crucibles & Lids

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Capacity: 1mL~10mL, or Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

Micro Pt CrucibleCapacity (mL)A1 (mm)D (mm)B (mm)
Micro Platinum Crucibles & Lids table1127.213
3171019
520.51222
102615.528

Platinum Crucible Low and Wide Base

Platinum Crucible Low and Wide Base

Material: Platinum Pt, Platinum Gold Pt/Au, Platinum Rhodium Pt/Rh, Platinum Iridium Pt/Ir

Composition: Pt, PtAu5, PtIr5, PtRh5

Capacity: 5mL~125mL, or Customized

Other: Reinforced Base and Rim Available

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

DRAWINGCodeCapacityB (mm)A1 (mm)Weight (g)Reinforced Base and Rim Weight RangeLid Weight (g)
Platinum-Crucible-Low-and-Wide-Base PT95015ml2026463
PT95028ml2125683
PT950310ml2327793
PT950410ml24298133
PT950512ml253010133
PT950615ml273011143
PT950715ml273213193
PT950820ml283315184
PT950920ml313718264
PT951025ml303619234
PT951125ml344125354
PT951230ml324022276
PT951330ml343825316
PT951435ml334225326
PT951535ml364426386
PT951640ml344330367
PT951740ml404530417
PT951850ml425036518
PT951950ml415039588
PT952060ml394846549
PT952170ml4152506312
PT952270ml4555537512
PT952380ml4752517214
PT952490ml4857528115
PT9525100ml4862709117
PT9526120ml5757849822
PT9527125ml59599711425

Platinum Crucible for Volatile Matters

Platinum Crucible for Volatile Matters

Material: Platinum Pt, Platinum Gold Pt/Au, Platinum Rhodium Pt/Rh, Platinum Iridium Pt/Ir

Composition: Pt, PtAu5, PtIr5, PtRh5

Capacity: 5mL~50mL, or Customized

Other: Can be Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

DRAWINGCodeCapacity (ml)B (mm)A1 (mm)Weight (g)Lid Weight (g)
Platinum Crucible for Volatile Matters 1PT940110282576
PT9402153131118
PT9403203533159
PT94042535361910
PT94053036402211
PT94064042423013
PT94075044453814

Standard Platinum Dish

Standard Platinum Dish

Material: Platinum Pt, Platinum Gold Pt/Au, Platinum Rhodium Pt/Rh, Platinum Iridium Pt/Ir

Composition: Pt, PtAu5, PtIr5, PtRh5

Capacity: 20mL~500mL, or Customized

Other: Can be Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

Platinum DishCapacity (mL)A1 (mm)B (mm)Weight (g)
Standard Platinum Dish tb20501816
255018.517
30501918
35502019
40503420
50602840
60603045
75-806530-3545-50
90703550
100753660
150803870
200904590
2509256110
Silver BeakerA1 (mm)B (mm)Weight (g)
250ml6682200-250

Platinum Evaporation Dish

Platinum Evaporation Dish

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Capacity: 20mL~250mL, or Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

The existing description lists 20–250 mL, while the table includes additional capacities. Confirm which dish geometry and size applies; the two ranges are not an all-combinations supply guarantee.

Platinum DishCapacity (mL)A1 (mm)B (mm)Weight (g)
Standard-Platinum-Dish-tb-20501816
255018.517
30501918
35502019
40503420
50602840
60603045
75-806530-3545-50
90703550
100753660
150803870
200904590
2509256110
Silver BeakerA1 (mm)B (mm)Weight (g)
250ml6682200-250

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Claisse®

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Claisse®

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Dimple Crucibles, Flat Base Crucibles, Molds

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

Dimple TypeCodeABCDEWeight (g)
Dimple TypeCC137322054326
CC237322054330
CC835352154360
CC2136.532205.54326
CC2236.532205.54331
Flat Base TypeCodeABCDEWeight (g)
CC33535173.54021
CC43535213.54426
CC5-N37322654330
CC2331.635153.94324
CC2436.532205.54326
CC2536.532205.54330
Flat Base SD TypeCodeABCDEWeight (g)
Flat Base SD TypeCC537322654330
CC2636.532205.54326
CC2736.532205.54330
Mold TypeCodeABCWeight (g)
Mold TypeCM130/3163918 / 30
CM231/3364119 / 32
CM332/3464121 / 36
CM432/3864522 / 36
CM535/3764425 / 48
CM638/4164929 / 48
CM740/4264934 / 48
CM837/4064928 / 48
CM930/3263921 / 21
CM1038/4064834 / 43
CM1332/3664540 / 50
CM2131.5/32.664131
CM2234.5/35.63.54444
CM2339.5/40.63.54949

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Perl-X®

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Perl-X®

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Crucibles, Molds

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

CrucibleCodeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)Weight (g)
CruciblePC141404149116
PC24140414980
PC34440445290
PC43840425075
PC52840385070
PC62840405075
PC72246345480
PC94140425090
PC1032.74040.45078
MoldCodeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)Weight (g)
PM230/32355540
PM330/323.511.56550
PM439.5/40.53.511.56558
PM535.5/36.53.511.56550
PM635.5/36.5355550
PM739.5/40.5311.56558
PM832/33.53.511.56550
PM939.5/40.5311.56558
PM1033.5/35.53.511.56550
PM1130/323.610.26570
 

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Vulcan®

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Vulcan®

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Three-Pin Crucible, Rolled Lip Crucible, Square Molds

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

Three-PinCodeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)Weight (g)
SC135382056031
SC244382656050
SC339432256038
Rolled LipCodeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)Weight (g)
SC433382173940
Square Flange MoldCodeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)Weight (g)
SM129/3134127
SM230/3234129
SM332/3434131
SM434/3635145
SM539/4135145
  
Platinum Crucible and Mold for Phoenix

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Flared Crucible, Rolled Lip Crucible, Mold

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

CruciblesCodeDescriptionB (mm)A1 (mm)D (mm)Weight (g)
PT0701Flared Type36362040
PT0702Flared Type43362040
PT0703Flared Type36.5342040
PT0704Rolled lip type38332140
PT0705Rolled lip type30332030
PT0706Rolled lip type35402236
MoldCodeD2 (mm)A2 (mm)A1 (mm)F (mm)Weight (g)
PT0707303242360-100
PT0708303242460-100
PT0709303246360-100
PT0710323446360-100
PT0711333546360-100
PT0712394152360-100
PT0713394156360-100
 

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Katanax®

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Katanax®

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Crucible, Mold

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

CrucibleCodeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)Weight (g)
KC140322826
KC240322830
KC4-flared44322843
KC740323228
KC840323233
MoldCodeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)Weight (g)
KM130/3263918 or 30
KM231/3364119 or 32
KM332/3464121 or 36
KM432/3864522 or 36
KM535/3764425 or 40
KM837/4064928 or 48
KM638/4164929 or 48
KM740/4264934 or 48
KM930/3263918 or 30
 

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Leco®

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Leco®

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Crucible, Mold

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

Crucible

Code

B (mm)

A2 (mm)

D (mm)

A1 (mm)

Weight (g)

PT9801

35

37

20

44

45

PT9802

38

35

21

44

45

Mold

Code

D2 (mm)

A2 (mm)

A1 (mm)

B (mm)

C (mm)

Weight (g)

PT9803

35

36

44

7.2

0.8

35

PT9804

35

38.5

44

7.2

0.8

45

PT9805

39

41

47

4.2

0.8

40

PT9806

39

41

52

5

0.8

40

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Linn®

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Linn®

Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Crucible, Mold

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

CrucibleCodeA1 (mm)B (mm)D (mm)Weight (g)
PT97014149.52038
PT970235482035
MoldCodeD2 (mm)A2 (mm)A1 (mm)B (mm)Weight (g)
PT9703313341330
PT9704394151345

Platinum Crucible and Mold for Herzog

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Material: Platinum–Gold (Pt–Au)

Listed alloy: PtAu5

Model: Crucible, Mold

Capacity: Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

CrucibleCodeDescriptionA1 (mm)D (mm)B (mm)Weight (g)
PT9901No rim (illustrated)5038.53076
PT9902No rim5038.53090
PT9903No rim5038.530115
PT9904With upper rim5038.530110
PT9905Upper rim and curved base5038.530115
PT9906With crucible support362238.540
MoldCodeShapeD2 (mm)A2 (mm)A1 (mm)B (mm)C (mm)Weight (g)
Platinum Crucible and Mold for Herzog2PT9907Round29314431.540
PT9908Square2931443.52.565
PT9909Round39415241.550
PT9910Square3840504.53113

Platinum Combustion Boat

Material: Platinum or Platinum Gold

Composition: Pt, PtAu5

Capacity: 1mL~10mL, or Customized

Grade confirmation: pure Pt is listed at ≥99.95%; alloy ratio and constituent/finished-alloy impurity limits must be specified separately. Confirm the requested composition, size combination, condition and documents in the quotation.

View models, dimensions & lid options

Catalog dimensions and masses are reference selections, not live stock or uniform acceptance limits. Keep each lettered dimension with its drawing. A column labelled “Diameter” is not automatically OD or ID; confirm the drawing. Quoted material, wall/base thickness, lid fit and tolerances govern the order. Scroll horizontally to view every column.

The description’s 1–10 mL range and the smaller boat examples are retained for review. Confirm the actual cavity and working volume instead of substituting one range for the other.

ProductCapacity Top Length Bottom WidthHeightBase Thickness
Platinum Combustion Boat≈ 0.10mL10mm4mm3mm0.15mm
≈ 0.15mL15mm6mm4mm0.15mm
≈ 0.20mL 12mm x 6mm11mm x 4mm4mm0.15mm
≈ 0.45mL25mm5mm4mm0.15mm
≈ 0.50mL20mm7mm4mm0.15mm
≈ 0.50mL30mm5mm4mm0.15mm
≈ 2.15mL40mm12mm5mm0.15mm
≈ 3.75mL35mm12mm10mm0.15mm
≈ 4.5mL70mm9mm8mm0.20mm
≈ 5.40mL50mm12mm10mm0.15mm
≈ 6.0mL80mm10mm8mm0.20mm
≈ 6.50mL60mm12mm10mm0.15mm
≈ 11mL100mm12mm10mm0.20mm
≈ 15mL120mm14mm10mm0.20mm
≈ 17.5mL140mm12mm12mm0.20mm
≈ 24mL160mm12mm14mm0.20mm
≈ 36mL180mm14mm16mm0.20mm
≈ 52.5mL200mm16mm18mm0.20mm
Pt Boat With Handle3mL60mm9mm9mm 
4mL48mm13mm10mm 
6mL60mm13mm10mm 
9mL85mm13mm10mm 
12mL110mm13mm10mm 
Pt Boat Without Handle3mL60mm9mm9mm 
12mL100mm 16mm13mm 

Tongs for Crucibles

Tongs for Crucibles MetalsTek

Materials listed: stainless steel, platinum or other metals; specify the contact-tip and frame materials separately.

Size and use: provide crucible geometry, load, handling temperature and contact-contamination requirements. The previous 2100°C statement does not establish a rating for every tong material; confirm a suitable tool for the actual handling conditions.

Standard or Custom: What to Specify

Standard model: quote the exact code, alloy, nominal capacity, reinforcement and lid option. Masses in grams are catalog references tied to geometry/material; they do not define wall thickness or a delivered-weight tolerance.

Custom crucible or mold: specify Capacity, OD, ID, Height, Wall Thickness, base thickness, taper/radii, flange or pouring lip, Lid and Quantity. Mark which dimensions control acceptance and include drawing revision, tolerances and any polished/sample-contact surfaces. Keep A/B/C/D/E labels with the matching catalog diagram; do not reinterpret them without a drawing.

Fusion-machine references: Claisse, Perl-X, Vulcan, Phoenix, Katanax, Leco, Linn and Herzog names identify existing fit-up inquiry routes. Provide equipment model, revision and mating geometry; names alone do not establish OEM affiliation, authorization or universal interchangeability.

Manufacturing, Inspection & Applications

For reinforced rims/bases, lids, pouring lips, molds or custom structures, identify the required geometry, manufacturing/fabrication route where it is an acceptance condition, surface condition, dimensional inspection and material-analysis documents. Confirm the offered process and inspection scope against the drawing; this page does not establish equipment ownership, a uniform process or a universal tolerance.

For fusion/analytical work, state the method, sample and flux, working fill, temperature/atmosphere and contamination limits. For custom industrial or crystal-growth work, add load, hold time, thermal cycling, support and charge chemistry. A named application is not proof of suitability for every alloy.

Temperature & Chemical Compatibility

Operating temperature: there is no single safe working-temperature rating for every platinum crucible. Define alloy, load, wall/base geometry, dwell time, atmosphere, thermal cycling and contamination limits. A pure-Pt melting-point reference around 1,768°C is not a service rating. The previous blanket “above 1,700°C”, 1,200°C strength and universal thermal-shock/lifetime claims are not acceptance guarantees.

Sample compatibility: a crucible made of platinum is not automatically a crucible for melting platinum or arbitrary metals. Sample constituents, flux, reducing conditions and contamination can damage platinum labware. Confirm the analytical procedure and materials contacting the hot vessel before ordering.

Alloy-specific behaviour: Pt–Rh, Pt–Ir and Pt–Au are separate selections. Rh additions do not imply identical creep behaviour in every condition, and higher-Ir labware can have greater long-term evaporation losses in air. Pt–Au fusion ware must still be reviewed for sample, flux and release conditions; no universal non-wetting or corrosion guarantee is offered.

For further context, see Heraeus platinum-labware processing guidance. This is application guidance, not MetalsTek performance certification.

Handling, Cleaning & Service Life

Use clean, compatible supports and contact tools, and protect sample-contact surfaces from contamination and distortion. Define the tong tip/frame materials and handling temperature separately; an accessory listing does not establish one temperature rating for stainless steel, platinum and every other metal.

Cleaning depends on the residue and alloy. Obtain the laboratory’s approved procedure and relevant chemical-handling controls; a generic acid wash or heating unknown contamination is not a universal cleaning method. Inspect wall/base condition and fit before reuse. Service life and precious-metal loss depend on use; no fixed lifetime is promised.

See Johnson Matthey’s care and use guidance for handling and compatibility context. Its product-specific temperature figures are not MetalsTek ratings.

Quotation & Precious-Metal Content

Specify alloy, model or drawing, reinforcement, lid, quantity and required documents for a price. Precious-metal content, part mass, fabrication, finish and inspection scope affect the quotation; prices are not fixed by capacity alone. Ask separately about any return/recovery arrangement rather than assuming a recycling credit or guaranteed residual value.

Catalog masses and nominal volumes support selection. They do not establish inventory, MOQ, delivery schedule, final charge mass or an alloy-independent wall thickness.

Existing Product & Tooling References

Existing MetalsTek platinum crucible with lid photo
Existing crucible-forming tooling reference photo

Packaging & Material Documents

Existing products are externally identified and protected during storage and shipment. Define protection/separation for thin walls, polished faces and lids, plus packaging, label and documentation requirements for the actual part. Request material documents with the specified alloy and order; unrelated certificates or raw third-party/customer documents are not published as universal proof.

Related Product Routes

Related Resources

Platinum Crucible Purchasing FAQ

How do I choose a standard crucible?

Find the model code in the catalog and specify alloy, nominal capacity, reinforcement, lid and quantity. Confirm dimensions against its drawing; a standard code is not a stock promise.

Are pure Pt and Pt–Rh/Pt–Ir/Pt–Au interchangeable?

No. Specify the exact composition and material condition. Alloy content and constituent purity are different requirements, and performance depends on the actual alloy, geometry and environment.

Does capacity define OD, ID and wall thickness?

No. Capacity alone does not define the vessel geometry or working fill. Give OD/ID, height, wall/base thickness and tolerances, or identify the catalog drawing.

Is the lid included?

Specify with or without lid. Some retained tables list lid mass separately from the vessel and reinforcement options; confirm lid geometry and fit in the quotation.

Can I request a custom shape or fusion-machine replacement?

Provide equipment model/revision and a dimensioned drawing with material, mating features, tolerances, quantity and application. Exact fit and manufacture require review; trade names do not establish OEM approval.

Can I use it to melt platinum or any other metal?

Do not infer that from the name. The vessel material must be compatible with the charge and process. Melting-point and general corrosion references do not establish suitability.

What should the RFQ contain?

Material / Alloy Composition, catalog model or Capacity, OD, ID, Height, Wall Thickness, base thickness, Lid, Quantity and Drawing. Add operating conditions, finish, inspection and documentation requirements.

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Send the model or drawing, alloy composition, capacity, OD/ID, height, wall thickness, lid and quantity. Include your process conditions for an engineering quotation.

Configuration quote buttons use the existing mechanism to prefill product context in Project Details. Enter the required material/alloy, model and dimensions in the form, then attach your drawing through the unchanged upload control.

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