YG8 vs YG8C
Ceramic · grade comparison
YG8 and YG8C are both ceramic grades. YG8 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 1,200 MPa (174 ksi) against 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) for YG8C, about 9% more. YG8 is the more ductile: elongation 0.1% versus 0% for YG8C, and YG8 is harder (1,350 HV vs 1,220 HV).
YG8Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
YG8 vs YG8C: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 600 GPa87 Msi · Shear Modulus 245 GPa35.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 360 GPa52.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.22 · Hardness, Mohs 9
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Porosity
Same in both: Density 14.7 g/cm³0.53 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,320°C2,408 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 220 J/kg·K0.05 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 600°C1,112 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.87 µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 2×10⁻⁵ Ω·cm
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 45 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Same in both: Polishability 90 / 100 · 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)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 40.8 MN·m/kg
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 | YG8 | YG8C |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
YG8 vs YG8C — frequently asked
Is YG8 stronger than YG8C?
Yes. YG8 has a typical tensile strength of 1,200 MPa (174 ksi) against 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) for YG8C — about 9% more.
Which is cheaper, YG8 or YG8C?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose YG8 over YG8C?
Pick YG8 when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in YG8 and YG8C 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.