Division Watches and Jewelry
Data sheet for alloy
Au 999.9/22
Colour gold Code 22
General description fine Gold
Physical properties Specific gravity [g/cm3] 19.3 Melting range [°C] 1064
Mechanical properties Annealed 20% cold worked 90% cold worked
Vickers hardness   [HV1] 45 60 75
Yield hardness Rm [Mpa] 150 200 240
Elastic limit Rp0.2 [MPa] 100 190 220
Plastic elongation A [%] 30 2.5 2
Processing guidelines
ANNEALING 200 °C for 20 to 30 minutes
COLD WORKING The amount of coldwork completed before annealing should be between 30% and 90% reduction in area.
SOLDERING -
PICKLING -
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