Precious Metal AgC10-ANN vs AgC10 SINT
Precious Metal · AgC10 temper comparison
AgC10-ANN and AgC10 SINT are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, AgC10: ANN (annealed) versus SINT (sintered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. AgC10 SINT is the stronger of the two: yield strength 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for AgC10-ANN, about 7% more. In exchange, AgC10-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 3% for AgC10 SINT, and AgC10-ANN is harder (25 HB vs 23 HB). AgC10 SINT is lighter (7.2 g/cm³ vs 7.6 g/cm³ for AgC10-ANN) and AgC10-ANN is stiffer (55 GPa vs 40 GPa).
AgC10-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgC10 SINTChoose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
AgC10-ANN vs AgC10 SINT: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.35
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: 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).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: 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 SINT — frequently asked
Is AgC10 SINT stronger than AgC10-ANN?
Yes. AgC10 SINT has a typical yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for AgC10-ANN — about 7% more. Tensile strength is 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) vs 95 MPa (13.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or SINT?
PSR is the default AgC10 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ANN nor SINT). 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.
Which is easier to machine, AgC10-ANN or AgC10 SINT?
AgC10-ANN. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (50/100) for AgC10 SINT; for welding the order is AgC10-ANN first (poor, 15/100) then AgC10 SINT (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10-ANN and AgC10 SINT 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.