Precious Metal AgC10 vs AgC3
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgC10 and AgC3 are both precious metal grades. AgC3 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10, about 57% more; tensile strength follows at 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi). AgC3 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 4% for AgC10, and AgC3 is harder (38 HB vs 30 HB). AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 9.4 g/cm³ for AgC3) and AgC3 is stiffer (62 GPa vs 55 GPa).
AgC10Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
AgC3Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgC10 vs AgC3: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Shear Strength
Hardness, Vickers
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | AgC10 | AgC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgC10 vs AgC3 — frequently asked
Is AgC3 stronger than AgC10?
Yes. AgC3 has a typical yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10 — about 57% more. Tensile strength is 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgC10 or AgC3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, AgC10 or AgC3?
AgC3, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 62/100 against 55/100 for AgC10; for welding the order is AgC3 first (poor, 20/100) then AgC10 (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10 and AgC3 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.