Precious Metal AgC10-ANN vs AgC10-PSR
Precious Metal · AgC10 temper comparison
AgC10-ANN and AgC10-PSR are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, AgC10: ANN (annealed) versus PSR (pressed, sintered and repressed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. AgC10-PSR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for AgC10-ANN, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 110 MPa (16 ksi) vs 95 MPa (13.8 ksi). In exchange, AgC10-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 4% for AgC10-PSR, and AgC10-PSR is harder (30 HB vs 25 HB).
AgC10-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgC10-PSRChoose it when strength drives the design.
AgC10-ANN vs AgC10-PSR: 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
Compressive Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 55 GPa8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.6 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 961°C1,762 °F · Liquidus Temperature 961°C1,762 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 280 J/kg·K0.07 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 100 J/g43 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 55 / 100 · Weldability 15 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 30 / 100 · Polishability 40 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,300 MJ/kg558,900 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 90 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
AgC10-ANN vs AgC10-PSR — frequently asked
Is AgC10-PSR stronger than AgC10-ANN?
Yes. AgC10-PSR has a typical yield strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for AgC10-ANN — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 110 MPa (16 ksi) vs 95 MPa (13.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or PSR?
PSR is the default AgC10 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose AgC10-ANN over AgC10-PSR?
Pick AgC10-ANN when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick AgC10-PSR when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10-ANN and AgC10-PSR 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.