Precious Metal AgC10 vs AgW50
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgC10 and AgW50 are both precious metal grades. AgW50 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10, about 4.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi). In exchange, AgC10 is the more ductile: elongation 4% versus 3% for AgW50, and AgW50 is harder (120 HB vs 30 HB). AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 13.7 g/cm³ for AgW50) and AgW50 is stiffer (180 GPa vs 55 GPa). On the shop floor, AgC10 machines more easily (good vs poor).
AgC10Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
AgW50Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
AgC10 vs AgW50: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 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)
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 | AgW50 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgC10 vs AgW50 — frequently asked
Is AgW50 stronger than AgC10?
Yes. AgW50 has a typical yield strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10 — about 4.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgC10 or AgW50?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 AgW50?
AgC10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (30/100) for AgW50; for welding the order is AgC10 first (poor, 15/100) then AgW50 (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10 and AgW50 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.