Precious Metal 800 Silver 1/2H vs 800 Silver-PH
Precious Metal · 800 Silver temper comparison
800 Silver 1/2H and 800 Silver-PH are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 800 Silver: 1/2H (half hard) versus PH (pre-hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 800 Silver-PH is the stronger of the two: yield strength 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for 800 Silver 1/2H, about 55% more; tensile strength follows at 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). In exchange, 800 Silver 1/2H is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 4% for 800 Silver-PH, and 800 Silver-PH is harder (175 HB vs 118 HB). 800 Silver-PH runs hotter in service (250°C vs 180°C continuous) and 800 Silver-PH conducts heat better (345 W/m·K vs 310 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 800 Silver 1/2H welds better (good vs fair).
800 Silver 1/2HChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
800 Silver-PHChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
800 Silver 1/2H vs 800 Silver-PH: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 29 GPa4.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 104 GPa15.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 10.15 g/cm³0.37 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 779°C1,434 °F · Liquidus Temperature 810°C1,490 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 262 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.9 µm/m·K10.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 125 J/g53.7 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 85 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 95 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,200 MJ/kg515,908 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 90 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
800 Silver 1/2H vs 800 Silver-PH — frequently asked
Is 800 Silver-PH stronger than 800 Silver 1/2H?
Yes. 800 Silver-PH has a typical yield strength of 510 MPa (74 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for 800 Silver 1/2H — about 55% more. Tensile strength is 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or PH?
Annealed is the default 800 Silver condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor PH). 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, 800 Silver 1/2H or 800 Silver-PH?
800 Silver-PH, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 58/100 for 800 Silver 1/2H; for welding the order is 800 Silver 1/2H first (good, 60/100) then 800 Silver-PH (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 800 Silver 1/2H and 800 Silver-PH 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.