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Precious Metal 90Ag-10SnO2-H2 vs 90Ag-10SnO2-O

Precious Metal · 90Ag-10SnO2 temper comparison

90Ag-10SnO2-H2 and 90Ag-10SnO2-O are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 90Ag-10SnO2: H2 (1/2H) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 90Ag-10SnO2-H2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for 90Ag-10SnO2-O, about 62% more; tensile strength follows at 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi). In exchange, 90Ag-10SnO2-O is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 8% for 90Ag-10SnO2-H2, and 90Ag-10SnO2-H2 is harder (76 HB vs 62 HB). 90Ag-10SnO2-O runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).

90Ag-10SnO2-H2Choose it when strength drives the design.

90Ag-10SnO2-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

90Ag-10SnO2-H2 vs 90Ag-10SnO2-O: properties

90Ag-10SnO2-H290Ag-10SnO2-O

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

280 MPa40.6 ksi
240 MPa34.8 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

210 MPa30.5 ksi
130 MPa18.9 ksi

Elongation at Break

8%
18%

Shear Strength

175 MPa25.4 ksi
150 MPa21.8 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

105 MPa15.2 ksi
90 MPa13.1 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

76 HB
62 HB

Hardness, Vickers

80 HV
65 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 90 GPa13.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 33 GPa4.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 9.95 g/cm³0.36 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 961°C1,762 °F · Liquidus Temperature 962°C1,764 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

365 W/m·K211 BTU/hr·ft·°F
370 W/m·K214 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

250°C482 °F
300°C572 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 240 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.5 µm/m·K10.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 95 J/g40.8 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

93 % IACS
95 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.86×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.732 µΩ·in
1.82×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.717 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 85 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

40 / 100
45 / 100

Formability (cold)

45 / 100
65 / 100

Same in both: Weldability 25 / 100 · Castability 10 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,350 MJ/kg580,396 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 100 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-10SnO2

90Ag-10SnO2-H2 vs 90Ag-10SnO2-O — frequently asked

Is 90Ag-10SnO2-H2 stronger than 90Ag-10SnO2-O?

Yes. 90Ag-10SnO2-H2 has a typical yield strength of 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for 90Ag-10SnO2-O — about 62% more. Tensile strength is 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H2 or O?

O is the default 90Ag-10SnO2 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-10SnO2-H2 or 90Ag-10SnO2-O?

90Ag-10SnO2-O, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for 90Ag-10SnO2-H2.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 90Ag-10SnO2-H2 and 90Ag-10SnO2-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.