Precious Metal Ag120 vs BAg-2a
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal Ag120 and BAg-2a 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-2a, about 43% more. In exchange, BAg-2a is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 20% for Ag120, and Ag120 is harder (115 HB vs 85 HB). Ag120 is lighter (8.6 g/cm³ vs 9.4 g/cm³ for BAg-2a) and BAg-2a conducts electricity better (20 % IACS vs 12 % IACS).
Ag120Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
BAg-2aChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ag120 vs BAg-2a: 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 75 W/m·K43.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 19 µm/m·K10.6 µin/in·°F · 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.
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Weldability
Castability
Same in both: Machinability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 45%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 18
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-2a |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Ag120 vs BAg-2a — frequently asked
Is Ag120 stronger than BAg-2a?
Yes. Ag120 has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for BAg-2a — about 43% more. Tensile strength is 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ag120 or BAg-2a?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose Ag120 over BAg-2a?
Pick Ag120 when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint. Pick BAg-2a when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ag120 and BAg-2a 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.