PtRh is a platinum-rhodium alloy that combines the corrosion resistance and thermal stability of platinum with rhodium's hardness and wear resistance. This noble metal alloy is widely used in high-temperature and chemically aggressive environments where standard metals fail, including catalytic converters, thermocouples, laboratory equipment, and specialized industrial furnaces. Engineers select PtRh when extreme durability, oxidation resistance, and reliability in harsh conditions justify its premium cost compared to base metal alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 16.58 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01270 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00835 | eV/atom | — |