Precious Metal 90Pt-10Ir vs AgSnO2In2O3
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 90Pt-10Ir and AgSnO2In2O3 are both precious metal grades. 90Pt-10Ir is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for AgSnO2In2O3, about 48% more. 90Pt-10Ir is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 9% for AgSnO2In2O3, and 90Pt-10Ir is harder (125 HB vs 90 HB). AgSnO2In2O3 is lighter (9.95 g/cm³ vs 21.55 g/cm³ for 90Pt-10Ir) and 90Pt-10Ir is stiffer (190 GPa vs 88 GPa). On the shop floor, AgSnO2In2O3 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and 90Pt-10Ir welds better (very good vs poor).
90Pt-10IrChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgSnO2In2O3Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.
90Pt-10Ir 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 205 MPa29.7 ksi
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)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 8.8 MN·m/kg
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 | 90Pt-10Ir | AgSnO2In2O3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
90Pt-10Ir vs AgSnO2In2O3 — frequently asked
Is 90Pt-10Ir stronger than AgSnO2In2O3?
Yes. 90Pt-10Ir has a typical tensile strength of 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for AgSnO2In2O3 — about 48% more.
Which is cheaper, 90Pt-10Ir or AgSnO2In2O3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 90Pt-10Ir or AgSnO2In2O3?
AgSnO2In2O3. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (30/100) for 90Pt-10Ir; for welding the order is 90Pt-10Ir first (very good, 70/100) then AgSnO2In2O3 (poor, 30/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 90Pt-10Ir 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.