Platinum Mesh - Material Information

Platinum (Pt) mesh is a premium material known for its outstanding electrical conductivity, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability. With its high melting point and exceptional chemical inertness, platinum mesh is a preferred choice for high-temperature and corrosive environments. Its ductility and mechanical strength make it suitable for use in electrical, catalytic, and analytical applications, especially where precision and purity are critical.

Material Overview

Platinum crystallizes in a face-centered cubic (FCC) structure that provides high ductility and mechanical resilience at elevated temperatures. Hill et al. (2001) described platinum’s ability to maintain structural integrity and corrosion resistance beyond 1,000 °C, making it a key material in aerospace and high-temperature reactor components. Merker et al. (2012) emphasized the near-perfect oxidation resistance of platinum when properly refined, though “platinum poisons” such as silicon and phosphorus impurities can accelerate degradation in molten oxide environments. Weiland et al. (2006) demonstrated that platinum and its group metals—iridium and rhodium—retain superior creep resistance and mechanical strength up to 2000 °C, underscoring their suitability for thermal and mechanical load-bearing conditions. Additionally, Çiftyürek et al. (2013) found that Pt-based thin films maintain electrical resistivity as low as 9 ??·m even after 48 hours at 1200 °C, highlighting their stability in microelectronic and chemical sensor environments.

Applications and Advantages

Due to its unique combination of conductivity, durability, and chemical resistance, platinum mesh is used extensively in electrochemical cells, catalytic converters, and high-temperature gas sensors. It also serves as an electrode material in fuel cells, thermocouples, and laboratory crucibles. In analytical chemistry, platinum mesh provides a chemically inert platform for electrolysis and spectroscopy. Arai and Kawata (2003) demonstrated its effectiveness in platinum resistance thermometers functioning reliably up to 1350 °C, confirming its precision and long-term stability. The alloy’s ability to maintain consistent electrical properties and resist sintering makes it invaluable in high-performance laboratory and industrial systems.

Goodfellow Availability

Goodfellow offers high-purity Platinum Mesh designed for research and industrial applications requiring extreme reliability and performance. Available in customizable mesh sizes and wire diameters, Goodfellow’s platinum products ensure optimal conductivity, oxidation resistance, and structural precision, ideal for high-temperature and electrochemical uses.

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References

• Hill, P. J., Cornish, L. A., & Fairbank, G. B. (2001). New developments in high-temperature platinum alloys. JOM, 53(10), 21–25. https://doi.org/10.1007/S11837-001-0049-0
• Merker, J., Lupton, D. F., & Schölz, F. (2012). Precious metals in high temperature applications: The cause of damage and its avoidance. Materials Science Forum, 706–709, 2434–2439. https://doi.org/10.4028/WWW.SCIENTIFIC.NET/MSF.706-709.2434
• Weiland, R., Lupton, D. F., Fischer, B., Merker, J., Scheckenbach, C., & Witte, J. (2006). High-temperature mechanical properties of the platinum group metals. Platinum Metals Review, 50(4), 190–199. https://doi.org/10.1595/147106706X154198
• Çiftyürek, E., Sabolsky, K., & Sabolsky, E. M. (2013). Platinum thin film electrodes for high-temperature chemical sensor applications. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 187, 79–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SNB.2013.02.058
• Arai, M., & Kawata, A. (2003). Properties of a high-temperature platinum resistance thermometer up to 1350 °C. Proceedings of the 9th International Temperature Symposium. https://doi.org/10.1063/