Division Watches and Jewelry
Data sheet for alloy
Au 750/3027
Colour pale yellow- 2N Code 3027
General description 18 ct pale-yellow gold alloy (2N) with grain refiner. It can easily be cupped, stamped, rolled, drawn and machined. Recommended for casting under protective atmosphere.
Physical properties Specific gravity [g/cm3] 15.65 Melting range [°C] 890-925
Mechanical properties Annealed 20% cold worked 75% cold worked
Vickers hardness   [HV1] 130 180 225
Yield hardness Rm [Mpa] 495 615 825
Elastic limit Rp0.2 [MPa] 285 555 785
Plastic elongation A [%] 55 5 1
Processing guidelines
ANNEALING 600 °C for 20 to 30 minutes then quenched in water. In order to avoid oxidation, work under reducing atmosphere.
COLD WORKING The amount of coldwork completed before annealing should be between 30% and 75% reduction in area.
SOLDERING By torch or furnace. The cadmium-free solders N° 306 (820-840°C) - 305 (800-815 °C) - 300 (765-800 °C) and 318 (645-720 °C) are strongly recommended. For alternatives please see list of solders.
PICKLING with DESOXYD (following operating instructions) or with hot 10% sulphuric acid. The slight change of colour which could appear can be removed by polishing.
REMARK We would recommend the use of 3027's sister alloy, Au 750/150, where polishing or diamond-milling on large surface area is concerned.
PATENT EP Patent pending
18.03.2005 METALOR Technologies SA - Av. du Vignoble - CH-2009 Neuchâtel
Phone: +41(0)32 720 61 11 - http://www.metalor.com/watch
18.03.2003

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