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17.2.5. Testing platinum class
Density table for platinum alloy
The table provides density values for minor alloy components, the values are
presented with reference to platinum class of a tested sample:
Platinum
class [PT]
Content %
Metal alloy density [g/cm
3
]
Sample density
range [g/cm
3
]
Nickel
Palladium
1000
100 / 100
21.45
21.45
21.24 ~ 21.66
950
95.0 / 100
20.04
20.64
19.84 ~ 20.85
900
90.0 / 100
18.80
19.88
18.61 ~ 20.08
850
85.0 / 100
17.71
19.18
17.53 ~ 19.38
800
80.0 / 100
16.73
18.53
16.56 ~ 18.72
750
75.0 / 100
15.86
17.92
15.70 ~ 18.10
Run the function:
First select <PT CLASS> procedure, next set parameters needed for
calculation of tested alloy carat content. The procedure steps are presented in a
form of prompts displayed in the bottom line of the balance screen.
