Precious Metal AgC10 vs AgCu-Eutectic
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgC10 and AgCu-Eutectic are both precious metal grades. AgCu-Eutectic is the stronger of the two: yield strength 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10, about 86% more; tensile strength follows at 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi). AgCu-Eutectic is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 4% for AgC10, and AgCu-Eutectic is harder (65 HB vs 30 HB). AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 9.9 g/cm³ for AgCu-Eutectic) and AgCu-Eutectic is stiffer (85 GPa vs 55 GPa). On the shop floor, AgCu-Eutectic welds better (fair vs poor).
AgC10Choose it when weight is the constraint.
AgCu-EutecticChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgC10 vs AgCu-Eutectic: 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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Castability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Embodied Water
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 | AgCu-Eutectic |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgC10 vs AgCu-Eutectic — frequently asked
Is AgCu-Eutectic stronger than AgC10?
Yes. AgCu-Eutectic has a typical yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10 — about 86% more. Tensile strength is 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgC10 or AgCu-Eutectic?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 AgCu-Eutectic?
AgC10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (50/100) for AgCu-Eutectic; for welding the order is AgCu-Eutectic first (fair, 40/100) then AgC10 (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10 and AgCu-Eutectic 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.