Precious Metal AgC10 vs AuNi5
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgC10 and AuNi5 are both precious metal grades. AuNi5 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10, about 8.7 times as much; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi). In exchange, AgC10 is the more ductile: elongation 4% versus 3% for AuNi5. AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 18.3 g/cm³ for AuNi5) and AuNi5 is stiffer (105 GPa vs 55 GPa). On the shop floor, AgC10 machines more easily (good vs fair) and AuNi5 welds better (good vs poor).
AgC10Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
AuNi5Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
AgC10 vs AuNi5: 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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Castability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 30 / 100
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 | AuNi5 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgC10 vs AuNi5 — frequently asked
Is AuNi5 stronger than AgC10?
Yes. AuNi5 has a typical yield strength of 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10 — about 8.7 times as much. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgC10 or AuNi5?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 AuNi5?
AgC10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for AuNi5; for welding the order is AuNi5 first (good, 60/100) then AgC10 (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10 and AuNi5 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.