YN10
ISO P05
YN10 is a TiC(N)-based cermet with a nickel-molybdenum binder rather than cobalt, giving high hot hardness and chemical stability against steel.
Reference datasheet — YN10 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
YN10 tempers and conditions
YN10 is supplied in one standard condition, SHIP.
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways YN10 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
STDDefault | Vacuum pressed & sintered, ground blank/insert | Standard supply |
What is YN10?
YN10 is a TiC(N)-based cermet with a nickel-molybdenum binder rather than cobalt, giving high hot hardness and chemical stability against steel. It is used for high-speed finishing of steel where surface finish and crater-wear resistance are critical, in the form of precision turning and boring inserts supplied STD, sinter-HIP (SHIP) or coated. Density is 6.4 g/cm3, elastic modulus 430 GPa, thermal conductivity 20 W/m·K, service temperature about 900 °C and corrosion resistance rates 65. The low-density cermet is more brittle and less thermal-shock tolerant than WC-Co, so it needs rigid setups, light feeds and continuous cuts; YT15 is the tougher fallback. YN10 has a density of 6.4 g/cm³ (0.231 lb/in³), heavier than 69% of ceramic grades. The elastic modulus is 430 GPa (62.4 Msi).
What is YN10 used for?
- high-speed steel finishing
- fine boring
- precision turning inserts
Advantages
- Tough — resists crack growth — 8.5 MPa·√m (7.74 ksi·√in), better than 79% of ceramic grades
YN10 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among ceramic grades.
Physical2
YN10 has a density of 6.4 g/cm³ (0.231 lb/in³), heavier than 69% of ceramic grades.
Mechanical10
The elastic modulus is 430 GPa (62.4 Msi).
Thermal5
YN10 is rated for continuous service to 900°C (1,652 °F). It conducts heat at 20 W/m·K (11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 55% of ceramic grades. Thermal expansion is 7.8 µm/m·K (4.33 µin/in·°F).
Electrical1
YN10 has an electrical resistivity of 9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental2
Corrosion resistance is good (65/100), worse than 67% of ceramic grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of YN10 takes about 260 MJ of energy and emits 16 kg of CO₂ — more than 69% of ceramic grades. Typical recycled content is 10%.
Manufacturability3
YN10's machinability is not recommended (4/100, worse than 85% of ceramic grades).
Common Calculations2
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the ceramic family
Yield strength against density for every ceramic grade FabDigit runs. YN10 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with YN10
Is YN10 easy to machine?
After sintering, shape only by diamond-wheel grinding, EDM (the material is conductive) or laser; pre-sintered blanks can be rough-formed with carbide tools.
Can YN10 be welded?
Not fusion weldable. Braze to steel tool bodies with Ag-Cu-Ti or BAg-series filler in vacuum or by induction, cooling slowly because the CTE difference makes it crack-prone.
Can YN10 be formed, bent or molded?
Powder metallurgy route: spray granulation, die pressing, extrusion or injection moulding, dewaxing, then vacuum or low-pressure (sinter-HIP) sintering; shrinkage is about 18-22 %.
YN10 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Nibinder phase | 10 – 18 | 14 |
| Moadded as Mo or Mo₂C; improves wetting, forms core–rim structure | 6 – 12 | 9 |
| WCincreases toughness and thermal conductivity | 3 – 12 | 8 |
| TaCrefines grain, improves thermal fatigue resistance | 0 – 4 | 2 |
| Cosmall addition in some formulations | 0 – 4 | 1 |
| TiCmain hard phase; added as Ti(C,N) in some grades | ≥ 50 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on YN10?
Diamond grinding and polishing reach Ra 0.02-0.05 µm. A 5-20 µm edge hone followed by PVD TiN or TiAlN coating extends tool life.
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to YN10 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- ISO
- P05
How much does YN10 cost?
YN10 is a high-cost ceramic ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
YN10 — frequently asked
What is YN10 used for?
YN10 is typically used for high-speed steel finishing, fine boring and precision turning inserts. In short: cermet, not WC-Co; excellent finish on steel; low density, brittle edge.
Is YN10 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated not recommended (4/100, worse than 85% of ceramic grades). After sintering, shape only by diamond-wheel grinding, EDM (the material is conductive) or laser; pre-sintered blanks can be rough-formed with carbide tools.
Can YN10 be welded?
Not fusion weldable. Braze to steel tool bodies with Ag-Cu-Ti or BAg-series filler in vacuum or by induction, cooling slowly because the CTE difference makes it crack-prone.
What surface finishes work on YN10?
Diamond grinding and polishing reach Ra 0.02-0.05 µm. A 5-20 µm edge hone followed by PVD TiN or TiAlN coating extends tool life.
Can YN10 be formed, bent or molded?
Powder metallurgy route: spray granulation, die pressing, extrusion or injection moulding, dewaxing, then vacuum or low-pressure (sinter-HIP) sintering; shrinkage is about 18-22 %.
What is the maximum service temperature of YN10?
YN10 is rated for continuous use to about 900°C (1,652 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does YN10 cost?
YN10 is a high-cost ceramic ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties of Cemented Carbides and Cermets — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.16 — Machining (Cutting Tool Materials) — ASM International (1989)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.