Precious Metal 800 Silver vs 835 Silver
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 800 Silver and 835 Silver are both precious metal grades. 800 Silver is the stronger of the two: yield strength 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for 835 Silver, about 18% more. 800 Silver is harder — 75 HB against 57 HB for 835 Silver — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 800 Silver runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, 800 Silver welds better (very good vs good).
800 SilverChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
800 Silver vs 835 Silver: 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
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.37 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 300 MPa43.5 ksi · Elongation at Break 40% · Shear Strength 200 MPa29 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 779°C1,434 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 320 W/m·K185 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 55% · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 50%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 7.8 MN·m/kg
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 800 Silver | 835 Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
800 Silver vs 835 Silver — frequently asked
Is 800 Silver stronger than 835 Silver?
Yes. 800 Silver has a typical yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for 835 Silver — about 18% more. Tensile strength is 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 800 Silver or 835 Silver?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 800 Silver or 835 Silver?
835 Silver, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 45/100 for 800 Silver; for welding the order is 800 Silver first (very good, 70/100) then 835 Silver (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 800 Silver and 835 Silver 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.