Precious Metal 88Ag-12SnO2 vs AgSnO2In2O3
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 88Ag-12SnO2 and AgSnO2In2O3 are both precious metal grades. 88Ag-12SnO2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) for AgSnO2In2O3, about 22% more; tensile strength follows at 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 280 MPa (40.6 ksi). In exchange, AgSnO2In2O3 is the more ductile: elongation 9% versus 8% for 88Ag-12SnO2, and 88Ag-12SnO2 is harder (95 HB vs 90 HB). 88Ag-12SnO2 conducts electricity better (78 % IACS vs 66 % IACS). On the shop floor, 88Ag-12SnO2 welds better (good vs poor).
88Ag-12SnO2Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
AgSnO2In2O3Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
88Ag-12SnO2 vs AgSnO2In2O3: 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.
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Shear Strength
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 88 GPa12.8 Msi · Shear Modulus 32 GPa4.6 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Liquidus Temperature 962°C1,764 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 320 W/m·K185 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 240 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °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 Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 40 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
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 | 88Ag-12SnO2 | AgSnO2In2O3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
88Ag-12SnO2 vs AgSnO2In2O3 — frequently asked
Is 88Ag-12SnO2 stronger than AgSnO2In2O3?
Yes. 88Ag-12SnO2 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) for AgSnO2In2O3 — about 22% more. Tensile strength is 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 280 MPa (40.6 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 88Ag-12SnO2 or AgSnO2In2O3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, 88Ag-12SnO2 or AgSnO2In2O3?
88Ag-12SnO2. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against poor (30/100) for AgSnO2In2O3.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 88Ag-12SnO2 and AgSnO2In2O3 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.