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Precious Metal 85Ag-15Ni-H01 vs 85Ag-15Ni-O

Precious Metal · 85Ag-15Ni temper comparison

85Ag-15Ni-H01 and 85Ag-15Ni-O are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 85Ag-15Ni: H01 (quarter hard) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 85Ag-15Ni-H01 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 190 MPa (27.6 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for 85Ag-15Ni-O, about 100% more; tensile strength follows at 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) vs 230 MPa (33.4 ksi). In exchange, 85Ag-15Ni-O is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 13% for 85Ag-15Ni-H01, and 85Ag-15Ni-H01 is harder (71 HB vs 57 HB). 85Ag-15Ni-O runs hotter in service (300°C vs 200°C continuous).

85Ag-15Ni-H01Choose it when strength drives the design.

85Ag-15Ni-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

85Ag-15Ni-H01 vs 85Ag-15Ni-O: properties

85Ag-15Ni-H0185Ag-15Ni-O

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

270 MPa39.2 ksi
230 MPa33.4 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

190 MPa27.6 ksi
95 MPa13.8 ksi

Elongation at Break

13%
25%

Shear Strength

185 MPa26.8 ksi
160 MPa23.2 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

120 MPa17.4 ksi
105 MPa15.2 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

71 HB
57 HB

Hardness, Vickers

75 HV
60 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 37 GPa5.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 118 GPa17.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.36

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 10.1 g/cm³0.36 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 961°C1,762 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,455°C2,651 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

325 W/m·K188 BTU/hr·ft·°F
330 W/m·K191 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

200°C392 °F
300°C572 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 265 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.5 µm/m·K10.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 118 J/g50.7 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

77 % IACS
78 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.24×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.882 µΩ·in
2.21×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.87 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0 V · Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

42 / 100
35 / 100

Formability (cold)

72 / 100
85 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Weldability 55 / 100 · Castability 10 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 82 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,300 MJ/kg558,900 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 110 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 2,500 L/kg300 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.

50100200500101520Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale85Ag-15Ni

85Ag-15Ni-H01 vs 85Ag-15Ni-O — frequently asked

Is 85Ag-15Ni-H01 stronger than 85Ag-15Ni-O?

Yes. 85Ag-15Ni-H01 has a typical yield strength of 190 MPa (27.6 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for 85Ag-15Ni-O — about 100% more. Tensile strength is 270 MPa (39.2 ksi) vs 230 MPa (33.4 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H01 or O?

O is the default 85Ag-15Ni condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, 85Ag-15Ni-H01 or 85Ag-15Ni-O?

85Ag-15Ni-H01, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 42/100 against 35/100 for 85Ag-15Ni-O.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 85Ag-15Ni-H01 and 85Ag-15Ni-O 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.