Precious Metal 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST vs 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02
Precious Metal · 950 Silver (Minerve) temper comparison
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST and 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 950 Silver (Minerve): AS-CAST versus H02 (half hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST, about 4.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi). In exchange, 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 12% for 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02, and 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 is harder (85 HB vs 48 HB). 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous).
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CASTChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
950 Silver (Minerve)-H02Choose it when strength drives the design.
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST vs 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02: 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.
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST950 Silver (Minerve)-H02
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 28 GPa4.1 Msi · Bulk Modulus 101 GPa14.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 10.42 g/cm³0.38 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 875°C1,607 °F · Liquidus Temperature 915°C1,679 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 372 W/m·K215 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 236 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 19 µm/m·K10.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 106 J/g45.6 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 90 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.92×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.756 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 60 / 100 · Castability 78 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 97 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,500 MJ/kg644,885 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 105 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 400 L/kg47.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST vs 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 — frequently asked
Is 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 stronger than 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST?
Yes. 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 has a typical yield strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST — about 4.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AS-CAST or H02?
O is the default 950 Silver (Minerve) condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AS-CAST nor H02). 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, 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST or 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02?
950 Silver (Minerve)-H02. Its machinability rates very good (70/100) against good (62/100) for 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST; for welding the order is 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST first (very good, 70/100) then 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST and 950 Silver (Minerve)-H02 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.