Precious Metal 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST vs 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08
Precious Metal · 950 Silver (Minerve) temper comparison
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST and 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, 950 Silver (Minerve): AS-CAST versus H08 (spring hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST, about 5.7 times as much; tensile strength follows at 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi). In exchange, 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 3% for 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08, and 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08 is harder (113 HB vs 48 HB). 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST runs hotter in service (200°C vs 120°C continuous). On the shop floor, 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08 machines more easily (very good vs good) and 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST welds better (very good vs good).
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CASTChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
950 Silver (Minerve)-H08Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST vs 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08: 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)-H08
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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: 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.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V · Corrosion Resistance 80 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: 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)-H08 — frequently asked
Is 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08 stronger than 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST?
Yes. 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST — about 5.7 times as much. Tensile strength is 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AS-CAST or H08?
O is the default 950 Silver (Minerve) condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AS-CAST nor H08). 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)-H08?
950 Silver (Minerve)-H08. Its machinability rates very good (72/100) 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)-H08 (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 950 Silver (Minerve) AS-CAST and 950 Silver (Minerve)-H08 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.