Precious Metal Ag120 vs BAg-13a
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal Ag120 and BAg-13a are both precious metal grades. Ag120 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for BAg-13a, about 43% more. Ag120 is harder — 115 HB against 100 HB for BAg-13a — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Ag120 is lighter (8.6 g/cm³ vs 9.75 g/cm³ for BAg-13a) and BAg-13a runs hotter in service (400°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, BAg-13a machines more easily (good vs fair) and BAg-13a forms better (very good vs good).
Ag120Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
BAg-13aChoose it when the part sees heat, or when the part is machined in volume.
Ag120 vs BAg-13a: 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
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 35 GPa5.1 Msi · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 420 MPa60.9 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
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Weldability
Castability
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 | Ag120 | BAg-13a |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Ag120 vs BAg-13a — frequently asked
Is Ag120 stronger than BAg-13a?
Yes. Ag120 has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for BAg-13a — about 43% more. Tensile strength is 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ag120 or BAg-13a?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Ag120 or BAg-13a?
BAg-13a. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for Ag120.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ag120 and BAg-13a 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.