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Platinum Wire – High-Purity Pt Wire for Precision Applications
Birmingham Metal manufactures and supplies high-purity platinum wire for laboratory, industrial, and research applications worldwide. Every reel is produced to consistent purity, diameter, and temper tolerances, giving you dependable performance in demanding high-temperature and corrosive environments — whether you need pure platinum wire, platinum-rhodium thermocouple wire, or a custom specification.
Available in diameters from 0.1mm to 1.5mm and lengths from 100mm to 50m, in purities up to 99.99%.
Platinum Wire Specifications
- Purity: up to 99.99% (4N) pure platinum, with lower-grade options available for less critical applications
- Diameter range: 0.1mm – 1.5mm (custom diameters on request)
- Length range: 100mm – 50m, supplied straight-cut or coiled
- Alloys available: pure Pt, Platinum-Rhodium (PtRh, Type R and Type S thermocouple grades)
- Wire form/temper: hard drawn (as-drawn), annealed, or spooled — depending on your application
- Form: round wire as standard; other profiles available on request
| Diameter | 99.99% Gold | 99.99% Platinum | 99.99% Palladium | 99.99% Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1mm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 0.2mm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 0.5mm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1.0mm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1.5mm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Length up to 50m. Alloys of the above metals are also available on request.
Platinum Wire Applications
Thermocouples & Temperature Sensing
Our platinum and platinum-rhodium wire is manufactured to support Type R (Pt/Pt-13%Rh) and Type S (Pt/Pt-10%Rh) thermocouple configurations, used for accurate, repeatable high-temperature measurement in furnaces, kilns, and industrial process monitoring.
Electrodes & Electrochemistry
Platinum’s chemical inertness and stable electrochemical behaviour make our wire a reliable choice for reference and working electrodes, analytical instruments, and electrochemical research.
Medical & Scientific Instrumentation
Platinum wire’s biocompatibility and corrosion resistance support its use in implantable devices, precision sensors, and specialist scientific instruments.
Industrial & High-Temperature Processing
From furnace components to catalytic and aerospace applications, our platinum wire performs reliably in environments where oxidation resistance and dimensional stability are critical.
Why Choose Birmingham Metal’s Platinum Wire?
- Superior purity — consistent, high-purity platinum with excellent chemical stability
- Custom specification — precise diameters, lengths, alloys, and tempers manufactured to your requirements
- In-house manufacturing — full control over quality, from raw material to finished wire
- Fast turnaround — competitive pricing with quick delivery, UK and international
- Nearly 40 years of expertise — precision manufacturing since 1987
Recycle Your Used Platinum Wire
Platinum wire retains almost all of its value even after years of service. Through our Metal Recycling Service, you can send us used or scrap platinum wire, thermocouple elements, or electrodes — we refine the material and credit its value towards your next order, as part of our full precious metal lifecycle.
Order Platinum Wire Today
As a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of platinum wire, Birmingham Metal tailors every order to your industry’s requirements. Contact us today to discuss your specification or request a quote.
Call: 0121 766 6022 | Email: enquiries@birminghammetal.co.uk | Fill out our contact form
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What is platinum wire used for?
Platinum wire is used in thermocouples, electrochemical electrodes, medical devices, and high-temperature industrial processes, thanks to its purity, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability.
What diameters does platinum wire come in?
Birmingham Metal supplies platinum wire from 0.1mm to 1.5mm in diameter, with custom sizes available on request.
What’s the difference between Type R and Type S thermocouple wire?
Type R uses a Pt/Pt-13%Rh pairing and Type S uses Pt/Pt-10%Rh — both use a pure platinum negative leg, which Birmingham Metal supplies to the correct specification for each type.
Can I recycle old platinum wire?
Yes — used platinum wire retains most of its value. Birmingham Metal’s recycling service refines returned wire and credits the value towards new orders.
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