Precious Metal 800 Silver vs 950 Silver (Minerve)
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 800 Silver and 950 Silver (Minerve) are both precious metal grades. 800 Silver is the stronger of the two: yield strength 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve), about 100% more; tensile strength follows at 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi). In exchange, 950 Silver (Minerve) is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 40% for 800 Silver, and 800 Silver is harder (75 HB vs 52 HB). 800 Silver runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous) and 950 Silver (Minerve) conducts heat better (380 W/m·K vs 320 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 950 Silver (Minerve) machines more easily (good vs fair).
800 SilverChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
950 Silver (Minerve)Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
800 Silver vs 950 Silver (Minerve): 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.
800 Silver950 Silver (Minerve)
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk 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: Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: 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
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 55% · Weldability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | 950 Silver (Minerve) |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
800 Silver vs 950 Silver (Minerve) — frequently asked
Is 800 Silver stronger than 950 Silver (Minerve)?
Yes. 800 Silver has a typical yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve) — about 100% more. Tensile strength is 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 800 Silver or 950 Silver (Minerve)?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 950 Silver (Minerve)?
950 Silver (Minerve). Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (45/100) for 800 Silver.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 800 Silver and 950 Silver (Minerve) 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.