Elongation of Common Platinum Alloys

The elongation at break for platinum alloys is relatively high, making them suitable for various applications, including jewelry, medical devices, and industrial components where ductility and resistance to breakage are important.

The following table provides a curated list of elongation at break values for common platinum alloys.

Elongation of Platinum Alloys (Annealed)
95Pt-5Au18
95Pt-5Ir28
90Pt-10Ir24
85Pt-15Ir22
80Pt-20Ir20
75Pt-25Ir18
70Pt-30Ir16
95Pt-5Rh31
90Pt-10Rh29
80Pt-20Rh27
70Pt-30Rh23
60Pt-40Rh22
95Pt-5Ru34
90Pt-10Ru31
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018.