Precious Metal Ag134 vs BAg-13a
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal Ag134 and BAg-13a are both precious metal grades. Ag134 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for BAg-13a, about 19% more. Ag134 is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 22% for BAg-13a. Ag134 is lighter (8.8 g/cm³ vs 9.75 g/cm³ for BAg-13a) and BAg-13a is stiffer (95 GPa vs 85 GPa). On the shop floor, Ag134 welds better (30 vs 20 out of 100).
Ag134Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
BAg-13aChoose it when the part sees heat.
Ag134 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
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 420 MPa60.9 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 100 HB · Hardness, Vickers 105 HV
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
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.5 µm/m·K10.3 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °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 Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 55 / 100 · Castability 70 / 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)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 9.7 MN·m/kg
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 | Ag134 | BAg-13a |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Ag134 vs BAg-13a — frequently asked
Is Ag134 stronger than BAg-13a?
Yes. Ag134 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for BAg-13a — about 19% more. Tensile strength is 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ag134 or BAg-13a?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Ag134 or BAg-13a?
Ag134. Its weldability rates poor (30/100) against poor (20/100) for BAg-13a.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ag134 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.