What is platinum-iridium wire?

Platinum Iridium Wire exhibits high melting point, density, hardness, strength, elasticity, corrosion resistance, and low contact resistance. These properties improve with increasing iridium concentration. Platinum-iridium alloy is a hard and durable alloy suitable for high-temperature environments and precision equipment, such as aircraft engine components and precision sensors.

Heeger Materials is a reputable supplier of high-quality Platinum Iridium Alloy products (PtIr10 Marker Band, PtIr Disc, PtIr Ribbon, Irregular PtIr Marker Band, PtIr Wire), rigorously controlling product performance. The products boast high precision, with tolerances reaching the micron level, and can be customized in terms of dimensions and shapes according to specific drawings.

Platinum Iridium Wire Specifications

*The standing specifications are φ0.5 mm and φ0.8 mm, other diameters can be customized according to specific requirements.

*We provide customized solutions to meet specific requirements, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.

Platinum Iridium Wire Features

1. Corrosion Resistance: Due to the presence of platinum, the wire is highly resistant to corrosion, making it suitable for use in various environments, including those with high moisture or chemical exposure.
2. High Melting Point: Platinum-iridium wire can handle seriously high temperatures without melting
3. High strength: It's tough and can take a bit of a beating without getting all bent out of shape.
4. Compatible with the human body: Platinum Iridium Wire is widely used to fabricate metal microelectrodes for electrical stimulation of nervous tissue and electrophysiological recordings.
5. Electrical Conductivity: While not as conductive as pure platinum, platinum-iridium wire still exhibits good electrical conductivity
6. Machinability: Platinum-iridium wire is used in platinum jewelry, particularly watch cases.

What is platinum-iridium wire Used for?

Electronics

Owing to its high resistance to corrosion and good ductility, Platinum Iridium Wire has seen numerous applications in the field of electrical contact. The high hardness and low contact resistance of the 10 and 20 percent iridium alloys make them particularly suitable for low-current, low-pressure applications

Healthcare

In the medical field, Pt-Ir wire is a tough, body-friendly material that's used for:

1. Medical Implants: It's used in things like pacemakers and other body implants because it doesn't get rejected by the body and can last a long time.
2. Surgery Tools: Surgeons use tools made with this wire because they can be sterilized without getting damaged and they last a long time.

Industry

In factories and stuff, Pt-Ir wire is a big deal because it's super strong and can handle really tough conditions.

1. Making Glass: It's used in making glass fibers and in high-heat processes for making strong glass, like for phone screens.

Platinum Iridium Wire Process

Platinum-iridium wire is a widely used material. Its preparation process usually includes the following steps:

1. Prepare platinum and iridium powders.
2. Mix platinum and iridium powder in a certain proportion.
3. Shape the mixed platinum and iridium raw materials, common methods include extrusion, drawing, or spinning.
4. To make platinum-iridium wire: The mixture is heated to a very high temperature to make a uniform material. This process is usually done in an environment called an inert atmosphere, which prevents them from being oxidized by oxygen. The fired alloy is then drawn into thin wires.
5. Put the drawn platinum-iridium wire into a heat treatment, which can make it stronger and less likely to deform. Then, depending on what you want to do with it, you may need to add a layer to the surface of the platinum-iridium wire, such as plating or coating it with something special.

Platinum Iridium Wire Packing

Platinum Iridium Wire is carefully packaged with adhesive-free surface protection tape and cardboard boxes to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.

Where to buy Platinum Iridium Wire in bulk？

Heeger Materials Inc., a professional supplier and manufacturer of high-quality Precious Metals including Platinum Iridium Wire, leverages extensive expertise in supply and export to offer competitive prices. We provide customized solutions to meet specific requirements, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. You can safely choose to buy Platinum Iridium Wire from Heeger Materials Inc.

Heeger Materials Inc. was established in 2016 in Colorado, USA. We are a specialized supplier of premium-grade metals, alloys, ceramics, powders, and various other materials catering to research, development, and large-scale industrial production in scientific and industrial sectors.