Platinum Iridium Marker Band
Platinum Iridium Marker Band
Material: PtIr5, PtIr10, PtIr15, PtIr20, PtIr25
Platinum Iridium Marker Band is made from a high-quality blend of platinum and iridium, ideal for minimally invasive medical interventions. The product is small in size and highly precise. As a leading supplier and manufacturer of premium platinum products, Heeger Metal leverages advanced technology to deliver high-quality platinum iridium marker bands for various applications.
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Material: | PtIr5, PtIr10, PtIr15, PtIr20, PtIr25 |
Purity: | 99.95% – 99.99% |
Density: | 21.56 g/cm3 |
Size: | Outer Diameter: φ0.2-φ50 mm, or customized |
Wall Thickness: | 0.015-0.5 mm, or customized |
Precision: | ±0.001 mm |
Temper: | Annealed or Unannealed |
Platinum Iridium Marker Band Description
Platinum Iridium Alloy combines the best properties of both metals, offering exceptional chemical stability and biocompatibility. Platinum Iridium Marker Band is an ideal material for invasive medical interventions. The commonly used composition is PtIr10. During applications, the platinum iridium marker band does not cause any additional damage to human tissue and is used as an X-ray imaging marker for the working area in minimally invasive medical procedures. Heeger Metal can supply high-precision platinum iridium marker bands in various sizes and customized designs for multiple industrial and research applications.
Platinum Iridium Marker Band Specifications
Type | Melting Point (℃) | Density (g/cm³) | HV (Soft State) | HV (Hard State) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Electrical Resistivity (µΩ·cm) at 20℃ |
Pt-Ir5% | 1790 | 21.49 | 90 | 140 | 274 | 19.0 |
Pt-Ir10% | 1800 | 21.53 | 130 | 230 | 382 | 24.5 |
Pt-Ir20% | 1840 | 21.81 | 200 | 300 | 539 | 32.0 |
Pt-Ir25% | 1840 | 21.72 | 200 | 300 | 238 | 33.0 |
Performance Comparison: Platinum Iridium vs Tantalum Marker Band
Property | Platinum Iridium Marker Band | Tantalum Marker Band |
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Material Density | High (~21.5 g/cm³), excellent radiopacity | Moderately high (~16.6 g/cm³), slightly less radiopaque than platinum iridium |
Biocompatibility | Excellent, widely used in implants, non-toxic, resistant to bodily fluids | Good, suitable for implants, but slightly less resistant to long-term exposure |
Corrosion Resistance | Exceptional, resistant to strong acids, alkalis, and high temperatures | Good, but less resistant in extreme chemical environments |
Mechanical Strength | High, wear-resistant, ideal for high-stress medical applications | Moderate, slightly lower strength, requires careful handling to avoid deformation |
Machinability | Challenging, requires specialized equipment, and high-cost processing | Easier, lower processing costs than platinum iridium |
Cost | Higher, due to precious metals (platinum and iridium) | Lower, tantalum is more cost-effective |
Primary Applications | High-end vascular interventions (e.g., coronary stents), neuro-interventions, and implant positioning | Standard vascular catheters, stent markers, diagnostic catheters |
Platinum Iridium Marker Band Applications
- Vascular Interventions: Used as marker bands on catheters or stents to assist physicians in precisely locating catheter tips or stent positions under X-ray or fluoroscopy, commonly applied in coronary, neurovascular, or peripheral vascular procedures.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Integrated into minimally invasive surgical tools (e.g., guidewires or balloon catheters) to enhance imaging guidance, ensuring accuracy in cardiovascular or neurosurgical operations.
- Implantable Medical Devices: Embedded in implants such as vascular stents or filters as positioning markers, facilitating post-operative monitoring and follow-up.
- Radiation Therapy Localization: Employed as localization markers in certain radiation therapies to guide radiation beams accurately, minimizing damage to healthy tissues.
- Diagnostic Catheters: Utilized in diagnostic angiography catheters to provide clear imaging markers, ensuring precise positioning within complex vascular structures.
Platinum Iridium Marker Band Packaging
Platinum Iridium Marker Band is carefully placed in wooden cases or cartons with additional soft materials to support and prevent shifting during transportation. This packaging method guarantees the integrity of the products throughout the delivery process.
Platinum Iridium Alloy Properties
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