Precious Metal 90Ag-10Ni vs AgC10
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 90Ag-10Ni and AgC10 are both precious metal grades. 90Ag-10Ni is the stronger of the two: yield strength 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10, about 7% more; tensile strength follows at 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi). 90Ag-10Ni is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 4% for AgC10, and 90Ag-10Ni is harder (50 HB vs 30 HB). AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 10.3 g/cm³ for 90Ag-10Ni) and 90Ag-10Ni is stiffer (88 GPa vs 55 GPa). On the shop floor, AgC10 machines more easily (good vs fair) and 90Ag-10Ni welds better (fair vs poor).
90Ag-10NiChoose 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 sees heat.
90Ag-10Ni 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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 100 J/g43 BTU/lb
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
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 | 90Ag-10Ni | AgC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
90Ag-10Ni vs AgC10 — frequently asked
Is 90Ag-10Ni stronger than AgC10?
Yes. 90Ag-10Ni has a typical yield strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10 — about 7% more. Tensile strength is 235 MPa (34.1 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 90Ag-10Ni or AgC10?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 90Ag-10Ni or AgC10?
AgC10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for 90Ag-10Ni; for welding the order is 90Ag-10Ni first (fair, 45/100) then AgC10 (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 90Ag-10Ni 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.