Precious Metal 90Ag-10Ni vs AgSnO2In2O3
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 90Ag-10Ni and AgSnO2In2O3 are both precious metal grades. AgSnO2In2O3 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for 90Ag-10Ni, about 173% more; tensile strength follows at 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 235 MPa (34.1 ksi). In exchange, 90Ag-10Ni is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 9% for AgSnO2In2O3, and AgSnO2In2O3 is harder (90 HB vs 50 HB). AgSnO2In2O3 is lighter (9.95 g/cm³ vs 10.3 g/cm³ for 90Ag-10Ni) and 90Ag-10Ni conducts electricity better (86 % IACS vs 66 % IACS). On the shop floor, 90Ag-10Ni welds better (fair vs poor).
90Ag-10NiChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
AgSnO2In2O3Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
90Ag-10Ni 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.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 88 GPa12.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: 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
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °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 85 / 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 Energy (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 130 kg CO₂/kg
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 | AgSnO2In2O3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
90Ag-10Ni vs AgSnO2In2O3 — frequently asked
Is AgSnO2In2O3 stronger than 90Ag-10Ni?
Yes. AgSnO2In2O3 has a typical yield strength of 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for 90Ag-10Ni — about 173% more. Tensile strength is 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 235 MPa (34.1 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 90Ag-10Ni or AgSnO2In2O3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 90Ag-10Ni or AgSnO2In2O3?
90Ag-10Ni, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for AgSnO2In2O3; for welding the order is 90Ag-10Ni first (fair, 45/100) then AgSnO2In2O3 (poor, 30/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 90Ag-10Ni 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.