Precious Metal 950 Silver (Minerve) vs Argentium 935
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal 950 Silver (Minerve) and Argentium 935 are both precious metal grades. Argentium 935 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve), about 23% more. 950 Silver (Minerve) is harder — 52 HB against 48 HB for Argentium 935 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 950 Silver (Minerve) conducts heat better (380 W/m·K vs 330 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Argentium 935 welds better (excellent vs very good).
950 Silver (Minerve)Choose it when surface hardness matters.
Argentium 935Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
950 Silver (Minerve) vs Argentium 935: 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)Argentium 935
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Reduction in Area
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Shear Modulus 28 GPa4.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37 · Elongation at Break 45%
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
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F
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
Weldability
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 55% · Formability (cold) 95 / 100
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)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | 950 Silver (Minerve) | Argentium 935 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
950 Silver (Minerve) vs Argentium 935 — frequently asked
Is Argentium 935 stronger than 950 Silver (Minerve)?
Yes. Argentium 935 has a typical yield strength of 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) for 950 Silver (Minerve) — about 23% more. Tensile strength is 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 950 Silver (Minerve) or Argentium 935?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 950 Silver (Minerve) or Argentium 935?
950 Silver (Minerve), by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 60/100 against 55/100 for Argentium 935; for welding the order is Argentium 935 first (excellent, 90/100) then 950 Silver (Minerve) (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 950 Silver (Minerve) and Argentium 935 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.