Precious Metal 85Ag-15Ni vs AgC10
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 85Ag-15Ni and AgC10 are both precious metal grades. 85Ag-15Ni is the stronger of the two: yield strength 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10, about 36% more; tensile strength follows at 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi). 85Ag-15Ni is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 4% for AgC10, and 85Ag-15Ni is harder (57 HB vs 30 HB). AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 10.1 g/cm³ for 85Ag-15Ni) and 85Ag-15Ni is stiffer (100 GPa vs 55 GPa). On the shop floor, AgC10 machines more easily (good vs fair) and 85Ag-15Ni welds better (good vs poor).
85Ag-15NiChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgC10Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.
85Ag-15Ni vs AgC10: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 961°C1,762 °F
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
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,300 MJ/kg558,900 BTU/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Modulus of Resilience 45 kJ/m³
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 | 85Ag-15Ni | AgC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
85Ag-15Ni vs AgC10 — frequently asked
Is 85Ag-15Ni stronger than AgC10?
Yes. 85Ag-15Ni has a typical yield strength of 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10 — about 36% more. Tensile strength is 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 85Ag-15Ni or AgC10?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 85Ag-15Ni or AgC10?
AgC10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (35/100) for 85Ag-15Ni; for welding the order is 85Ag-15Ni first (good, 55/100) then AgC10 (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 85Ag-15Ni and AgC10 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.