Precious Metal 90Ag-10SnO2-O vs 90Ag-10SnO2-PS
Precious Metal · 90Ag-10SnO2 temper comparison
90Ag-10SnO2-O and 90Ag-10SnO2-PS are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 90Ag-10SnO2: O (annealed) versus PS. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 90Ag-10SnO2-O is the stronger of the two: yield strength 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for 90Ag-10SnO2-PS, about 18% more; tensile strength follows at 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) vs 170 MPa (24.7 ksi). 90Ag-10SnO2-O is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 6% for 90Ag-10SnO2-PS, and 90Ag-10SnO2-O is harder (62 HB vs 57 HB). 90Ag-10SnO2-PS is lighter (9.5 g/cm³ vs 9.95 g/cm³ for 90Ag-10SnO2-O) and 90Ag-10SnO2-O is stiffer (90 GPa vs 75 GPa).
90Ag-10SnO2-OChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
90Ag-10SnO2-PSChoose it when weight is the constraint.
90Ag-10SnO2-O vs 90Ag-10SnO2-PS: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 33 GPa4.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: 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
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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: 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.
90Ag-10SnO2-O vs 90Ag-10SnO2-PS — frequently asked
Is 90Ag-10SnO2-O stronger than 90Ag-10SnO2-PS?
Yes. 90Ag-10SnO2-O has a typical yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for 90Ag-10SnO2-PS — about 18% more. Tensile strength is 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) vs 170 MPa (24.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, O or PS?
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-O or 90Ag-10SnO2-PS?
90Ag-10SnO2-PS, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 45/100 for 90Ag-10SnO2-O; for welding the order is 90Ag-10SnO2-O first (poor, 25/100) then 90Ag-10SnO2-PS (poor, 20/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 90Ag-10SnO2-O and 90Ag-10SnO2-PS 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.