— Platinum & Palladium
Platinum & Palladium Sterling
The marriage of platinum and palladium with silver create a premium sterling silver or white gold alternative with unique metal properties.
Our platinum and palladium sterling has a bright white color, increased hardness, excellent tarnish resistant and high perceived value that is ideal for branding a design line.
Benefits:
- Platinum-Palladium Fusion
- Bright White Elegance
- Ideal for Design Branding
- Premium Metal Blend
Performance Characteristics
| Alloy | Casting Temp. | Hardness | Tarnish Resistance | Density | Casting Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0% PT/STG | 980°C | 85V | 7.5 X | 10.5 G/CM³ | Excellent metal flow/Firescale free High lustre finish |
| 3.5% PT/STG | 1010°C | 80V | 7 X | 10.6 G/CM³ | Very good metal flow/Firescale free High lustre finish |
| 5.0% PT/STG | 1020°C | 90V | 6 X | 10.7 G/CM³ | Good metal flow/Firescale free Bright lustre finish |
| 1% Palladium Sterling | 1000°C | 85V | 6 X | 10.4 G/CM³ | Good flow, white color |
| 3% Palladium Sterling | 1030°C | 90V | 6 X | 10.6 G/CM³ | Good flow, white color |
| Sterling Silver (Ref.) | 980°C | 70V | X | 10.4 G/CM³ | Dark castings with firescale |