Precious Metal Ag145-ANN vs Ag145 AS-BRAZED
Precious Metal · Ag145 temper comparison
Ag145-ANN and Ag145 AS-BRAZED are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Ag145: ANN (annealed) versus AS-BRAZED. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ag145-ANN is the stronger of the two: yield strength 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) against 200 MPa (29 ksi) for Ag145 AS-BRAZED, about 10% more; tensile strength follows at 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi). Ag145-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 25% for Ag145 AS-BRAZED, and Ag145 AS-BRAZED is harder (90 HB vs 85 HB).
Ag145-ANNChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ag145-ANN vs Ag145 AS-BRAZED: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 85 GPa12.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 31 GPa4.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.36
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 9.1 g/cm³0.33 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 640°C1,184 °F · Liquidus Temperature 680°C1,256 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 100 W/m·K57.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 300 J/kg·K0.07 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.5 µm/m·K10.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 130 J/g55.9 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 40 / 100 · Castability 75 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 98 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 710 MJ/kg305,245 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 52 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 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.
Ag145-ANN vs Ag145 AS-BRAZED — frequently asked
Is Ag145-ANN stronger than Ag145 AS-BRAZED?
Yes. Ag145-ANN has a typical yield strength of 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) against 200 MPa (29 ksi) for Ag145 AS-BRAZED — about 10% more. Tensile strength is 400 MPa (58 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or AS-BRAZED?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which welds better, Ag145-ANN or Ag145 AS-BRAZED?
Ag145-ANN. Its weldability rates poor (20/100) against poor (15/100) for Ag145 AS-BRAZED.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ag145-ANN and Ag145 AS-BRAZED 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.