Precious Metal AgC10 vs B540
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgC10 and B540 are both precious metal grades. AgC10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for B540, about 27% more. In exchange, B540 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 4% for AgC10, and B540 is harder (44 HB vs 30 HB). AgC10 is lighter (7.6 g/cm³ vs 12.02 g/cm³ for B540) and B540 is stiffer (121 GPa vs 55 GPa). On the shop floor, AgC10 machines more easily (good vs poor) and B540 welds better (very good vs poor).
AgC10Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
B540Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
AgC10 vs B540: 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, 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
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 | B540 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgC10 vs B540 — frequently asked
Is AgC10 stronger than B540?
Yes. AgC10 has a typical yield strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for B540 — about 27% more. Tensile strength is 110 MPa (16 ksi) vs 195 MPa (28.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgC10 or B540?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 B540?
AgC10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (30/100) for B540; for welding the order is B540 first (very good, 80/100) then AgC10 (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC10 and B540 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.