Precious Metal 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H vs 60Pd-40Ag-FH
Precious Metal · 60Pd-40Ag temper comparison
60Pd-40Ag 1/2H and 60Pd-40Ag-FH are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 60Pd-40Ag: 1/2H (half hard) versus FH (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 60Pd-40Ag-FH is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) for 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H, about 30% more; tensile strength follows at 750 MPa (109 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 2.5% for 60Pd-40Ag-FH, and 60Pd-40Ag-FH is harder (180 HV vs 150 HV).
60Pd-40Ag 1/2HChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
60Pd-40Ag-FHChoose it when strength drives the design.
60Pd-40Ag 1/2H vs 60Pd-40Ag-FH: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all precious metal 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 precious metal 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 43 GPa6.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37 · Reduction in Area 65% · Hardness, Brinell 82 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 11.36 g/cm³0.41 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,290°C2,354 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,330°C2,426 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 22 W/m·K12.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 240 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 14.5 µm/m·K8.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 135 J/g58 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.2 V · Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Castability 70 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 90 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 44,000 MJ/kg1.89×10⁷ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2,400 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 180,000 L/kg21,569 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every precious metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
60Pd-40Ag 1/2H vs 60Pd-40Ag-FH — frequently asked
Is 60Pd-40Ag-FH stronger than 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H?
Yes. 60Pd-40Ag-FH has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) for 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H — about 30% more. Tensile strength is 750 MPa (109 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or FH?
Annealed is the default 60Pd-40Ag condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor FH). 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.
Which is easier to machine, 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H or 60Pd-40Ag-FH?
60Pd-40Ag-FH, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 45/100 for 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H; for welding the order is 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H first (very good, 70/100) then 60Pd-40Ag-FH (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 60Pd-40Ag 1/2H and 60Pd-40Ag-FH 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.