Electrical Resistivity of Precious Metals
Precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum, are known for their relatively low electrical resistivity. This means they offer less resistance to the flow of electrical charge compared to many other materials.
The following table provides a list of electrical resistivity values for different precious metals at standard room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atmospheric (atm) pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
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| Gold (Au) | 2.26 |
| Silver (Ag) | 1.617 |
| Platinum (Pt) | 10.7 |
| Palladium (Pd) | 10.73 |
| Rhodium (Rh) | 4.3 |
| Iridium (Ir) | 4.7 |
| Osmium (Os) | 8.1 |
| Ruthenium (Ru) | 7.1 |
| Rhenium (Re) | 17.2 |
Related Tables
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Metals Handbook Desk Edition 2nd Edition by J. R. Davis, ASM International Handbook Committee.