YG20 vs YG3
Ceramic · grade comparison
YG20 and YG3 are both ceramic grades. YG20 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 1,350 MPa (196 ksi) against 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) for YG3, about 23% more. YG20 is the more ductile: elongation 0.3% versus 0% for YG3, and YG3 is harder (1,580 HV vs 950 HV). YG20 is lighter (13.5 g/cm³ vs 15.1 g/cm³ for YG3) and YG3 is stiffer (650 GPa vs 480 GPa).
YG20Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
YG3Choose it when the part sees heat.
YG20 vs YG3: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all ceramic grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all ceramic grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Hardness, Mohs
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,320°C2,408 °F · Porosity 0.02%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Volume Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Polishability
Same in both: Sintering / Firing Temperature 1,420°C2,588 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 30%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every ceramic grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | YG20 | YG3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
YG20 vs YG3 — frequently asked
Is YG20 stronger than YG3?
Yes. YG20 has a typical tensile strength of 1,350 MPa (196 ksi) against 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) for YG3 — about 23% more.
Which is cheaper, YG20 or YG3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose YG20 over YG3?
Pick YG20 when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick YG3 when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in YG20 and YG3 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.