YG8 C vs YG8 N
Ceramic · YG8 temper comparison
YG8 C and YG8 N are two conditions of the same ceramic grade, YG8: C (coarse grain (3–6 µm WC), YG8C, maximum toughness) versus N (normalized). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. YG8 N is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) against 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) for YG8 C, about 15% more. In exchange, YG8 C is the more ductile: elongation 0.15% versus 0.1% for YG8 N, and YG8 N is harder (1,550 HV vs 1,180 HV). YG8 C conducts heat better (85 W/m·K vs 68 W/m·K).
YG8 CChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
YG8 NChoose it when strength drives the design.
YG8 C vs YG8 N: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 245 GPa35.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 360 GPa52.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.22 · Hardness, Knoop 1,400 HK · Hardness, Mohs 9
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 14.7 g/cm³0.53 lb/in³ · 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
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 220 J/kg·K0.05 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 4.8 µm/m·K2.7 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 600°C1,112 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Volume Resistivity 2×10⁻⁵ Ω·cm
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.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 180 MJ/kg77,386 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
YG8 C vs YG8 N — frequently asked
Is YG8 N stronger than YG8 C?
Yes. YG8 N has a typical tensile strength of 1,500 MPa (218 ksi) against 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) for YG8 C — about 15% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, C or N?
MG is the default YG8 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither C nor N). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose YG8 C over YG8 N?
Pick YG8 C when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick YG8 N when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in YG8 C and YG8 N 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.