Platinum Ball Bearings

Abbott's precision finish ensures uniformity of conductivity for use in electrical contacts, and assures reliable performance if you are dealing with electronic circuitry. Abbott's platinum ball bearings are free from pits, cuts or other surface imperfections, making our balls prefect for jewelry applications as well.

Abbott can produce a wide range of platinum alloys, including 95.2% Platinum with 4.8% Ruthenium. Abbott engineers will work with you to develop the right platinum balls for your electrical contact, electronic, or jewelry application. Platinum balls are available in a range of sizes, tolerances, and grades of platinum.

Pricing is based on the purchase of raw material.

Platinum Ball Bearings: Physical Properties and Composition (by percentage)

Material Typical Alloy
Density (g/cm) 21.45
Melting Point (°C) 1,769
Electrical Resistivity (microhm.cm at 0°C 9.85
Thermal Conductivity (watts/metre/°C) 73
Tensile Strength (kg/mm²) annealed 14
Hardness N/A
Size Range .020" to 5/8"(.625")
Microfinish 6 to 8 microfinish
Grades 100
200
500
1000
2000
Characteristics Thermal Conducitivity
Electrical Conductivity
Soft, ductile, resistant to oxidation, and resistant to high temperature corrosion
General Usage Electrical contacts
Electronics
Jewelry

   

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