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Precious Metal 90Ag-10CdO-H02 vs 90Ag-10CdO-O

Precious Metal · 90Ag-10CdO temper comparison

90Ag-10CdO-H02 and 90Ag-10CdO-O are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 90Ag-10CdO: H02 (half hard) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 90Ag-10CdO-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for 90Ag-10CdO-O, about 161% more; tensile strength follows at 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 230 MPa (33.4 ksi). In exchange, 90Ag-10CdO-O is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 8% for 90Ag-10CdO-H02, and 90Ag-10CdO-H02 is harder (82 HB vs 55 HB). 90Ag-10CdO-O runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous).

90Ag-10CdO-H02Choose it when strength drives the design.

90Ag-10CdO-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

90Ag-10CdO-H02 vs 90Ag-10CdO-O: properties

90Ag-10CdO-H0290Ag-10CdO-O

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
230 MPa33.4 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

235 MPa34.1 ksi
90 MPa13.1 ksi

Elongation at Break

8%
28%

Shear Strength

185 MPa26.8 ksi
150 MPa21.8 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

82 HB
55 HB

Hardness, Vickers

87 HV
60 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 29 GPa4.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37 · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 85 MPa12.3 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 10.2 g/cm³0.37 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 960°C1,760 °F · Liquidus Temperature 962°C1,764 °F

Thermal

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

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

200°C392 °F
250°C482 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 320 W/m·K185 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 235 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 19 µm/m·K10.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 100 J/g43 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

80.5 % IACS
82 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.14×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.843 µΩ·in
2.1×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.827 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.05 V · Corrosion Resistance 85 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

62 / 100
55 / 100

Formability (cold)

50 / 100
85 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 40% · Weldability 45 / 100 · Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,500 MJ/kg644,885 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 115 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 2,500 L/kg300 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%

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 scale90Ag-10CdO

90Ag-10CdO-H02 vs 90Ag-10CdO-O — frequently asked

Is 90Ag-10CdO-H02 stronger than 90Ag-10CdO-O?

Yes. 90Ag-10CdO-H02 has a typical yield strength of 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for 90Ag-10CdO-O — about 161% more. Tensile strength is 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 230 MPa (33.4 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or O?

O is the default 90Ag-10CdO 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, 90Ag-10CdO-H02 or 90Ag-10CdO-O?

90Ag-10CdO-H02, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 62/100 against 55/100 for 90Ag-10CdO-O.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 90Ag-10CdO-H02 and 90Ag-10CdO-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.