Precious Metal 90Ag-10Ni-H04 vs 90Ag-10Ni-O
Precious Metal · 90Ag-10Ni temper comparison
90Ag-10Ni-H04 and 90Ag-10Ni-O are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 90Ag-10Ni: H04 (full hard) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 90Ag-10Ni-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for 90Ag-10Ni-O, about 4.3 times as much; tensile strength follows at 355 MPa (51.5 ksi) vs 235 MPa (34.1 ksi). In exchange, 90Ag-10Ni-O is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 3% for 90Ag-10Ni-H04, and 90Ag-10Ni-H04 is harder (100 HV vs 52 HV). 90Ag-10Ni-O runs hotter in service (250°C vs 180°C continuous). On the shop floor, 90Ag-10Ni-H04 machines more easily (good vs fair).
90Ag-10Ni-H04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
90Ag-10Ni-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
90Ag-10Ni-H04 vs 90Ag-10Ni-O: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 88 GPa12.8 Msi · Shear Modulus 33 GPa4.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 108 GPa15.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37 · Reduction in Area 60% · Hardness, Brinell 50 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 10.3 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 252 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
Electrical Resistivity
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
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 40% · Weldability 45 / 100 · Castability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,400 MJ/kg601,892 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 130 kg CO₂/kg · 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.
90Ag-10Ni-H04 vs 90Ag-10Ni-O — frequently asked
Is 90Ag-10Ni-H04 stronger than 90Ag-10Ni-O?
Yes. 90Ag-10Ni-H04 has a typical yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for 90Ag-10Ni-O — about 4.3 times as much. Tensile strength is 355 MPa (51.5 ksi) vs 235 MPa (34.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H04 or O?
O is the default 90Ag-10Ni 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-10Ni-H04 or 90Ag-10Ni-O?
90Ag-10Ni-H04. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (45/100) for 90Ag-10Ni-O.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 90Ag-10Ni-H04 and 90Ag-10Ni-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.