Precious Metal AgC10 vs AWS BVPd-1
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgC10 and AWS BVPd-1 are both precious metal grades. AWS BVPd-1 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10, about 5.4 times as much; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi). AWS BVPd-1 is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 4% for AgC10, and AWS BVPd-1 is harder (190 HB vs 30 HB). AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 10.6 g/cm³ for AWS BVPd-1) and AWS BVPd-1 is stiffer (150 GPa vs 55 GPa). On the shop floor, AgC10 machines more easily (good vs poor).
AgC10Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.
AWS BVPd-1Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgC10 vs AWS BVPd-1: 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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.35
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
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
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 | AWS BVPd-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgC10 vs AWS BVPd-1 — frequently asked
Is AWS BVPd-1 stronger than AgC10?
Yes. AWS BVPd-1 has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgC10 — about 5.4 times as much. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 110 MPa (16 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgC10 or AWS BVPd-1?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 AWS BVPd-1?
AgC10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (25/100) for AWS BVPd-1.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10 and AWS BVPd-1 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.